here: # 2 is officially a high school graduate. It is kind of strange to think about that, yet it is very natural at the same time. It seems like just yesterday that I was threatening to jump out of the window to get away from her crying. Thought about chunking her but didn’t want to end up in prison with Bubba so I decided that it would be best for me to jump.
I have no idea why God would entrust Terri and I with 2 special souls to care for. Why? In my heart of hearts, I know that these girls have a special purpose in God’s plan. Being around them in their formative years is something that I will always cherish but beyond that, it enabled me to realize that God’s children are indeed chosen. I’m not sure how that fits in the Baptist theology and don’t really want to explore it right now, but I KNOW that to be true. As surely as I know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
I’m smart enough to realize that most people will think that I’m just being a typical dad and no amount of convincing will change their minds. To that, I say, just watch and see. Look and learn. Late.
Wish I could be there to watch the Jennings valedictorian (?) grab her diploma. I’m very proud of her!
I also regret not being able to attend. You and Terri did your job and were blessed! Congratulations Katlyn.
WOW!! What a speech #2 made! Yes you and Terri are indeed blessed to have been chosen by the Father to parent two wonderful young ladies. Sitting there listening to Katlyn speak, being blessed by that wonderful breeze on a 90 degree evening in South Texas, I realized that we never know what God will pull out of His hat! Can you imagine speaking of your relationship with God in a public place with thousands of people? And no ACLU waving banners of protest!! What a speech, what a speech! The tears still flow when I think of Katlyn’s boldness and that inner peace she has because of her walk with Jesus! What incredible parenting!