Jeremy's College Graduation

Daddy and Roy at the graduation party
Jeremy with his two brothers prior to the diploma ceremony.

Jeremy spends a moment with Abigail before the service.

Jeremy and Christina before the cutting of the cake.

Jeremy with his cousin Mandy.

The proud parents with their college graduate!

The very proud grandparents with their grandson.

Pastor Dale and Brother Michael drove to Lynchburg to offer their support.

Jeremy with Uncle Buddy, Aunt Susie and their children.

Jeremy with Aunt Sharon and her children.

Luci decides to join in on the college graduation picture taking

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1

May has been quite a month for us. We had Jeremy's college graduation party on Saturday, May 8th. It was wonderful having John, Melissa and Luci home so they could join in the celebration. Friends and family came by to offer their support and congratulations and while preparing for the party and the clean-up afterwards is a lot of work, as usual my siblings and extended family helped out tremendously so it was not near has much work on me as it could have been. It was a great time of fellowship and we eagerly anticipated the actual graduation that would take place the following week.

John and I drove to Lyncbhurg on Friday evening, May 14th, for the baccalaureate service. Shane and Abigail spent the night at Aunt Sharon's. Thank you Aunt Sharon for always helping out with the little ones. We went out to dinner at Applebees after the service with Jeremy and his friend, John, it was a great and relaxing way to end the busy week.

On Saturday, the actual day of graduation, me, John and his parent left at 7:00 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. Commencement Service. None of us take for granted the blessing that the Lord has provided us with allowing Lorene to be present for Jeremy's college graduation. We are so thankful that he has seen her through yet another health hurdle. The commencent ceremony was held at the football stadium and the weather was warm and sunny. Jeremy's diploma ceremony was at 2:30 p.m. and fortunately it was in the basketball stadium at Liberty so we were indoors in air conditioning! We are blessed with a very supportive family and church family. Sharon drove down in the van with two of her kids, John and Luci and was followed by Susie and her van of kids who was followed by our Pastor and his son. Carol and her mother drove down a little later so they were also there for the ceremony. We arrived home around 6:30 p.m. exhausted but very proud of our son for having achieved his bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

All of my 4 children are now at home and of course my sweet grand baby, Luci! Our house is a little crowded and stays messy most of the time but it is truly wonderful having the whole family together again. Our prayer is now that John and Jeremy can find full-time jobs.