Sigh...
Joy graduated today. I was so proud of her and cried copiously. It was the home school organization's ceremony and each of the kids had a short powerpoint presentation and then their parents awarded the diplomas. It was very nice and I was extremely gratified when Joy's senior picture flashed on the screen and the woman sitting beside me gasped and said to her friend, "wow, she's beautiful!" Joy has been so special to me (as have all of the Ebel's) since I moved to Rochester. The took me in and Joy and her siblings were so supportive of me while I was dealing with culture shock and readjusting to the US. Joy was always especially interested in Haiti and my experiences. I'm so proud that she is going into YWAM. She really wants to serve the Lord and is making practical decisions. Anyway, I don't want her to leave and be grown up, but I am thankful for having had her in my life in such a special way for the last four years. Congratulations Joy. Two more weeks and I'll be crying over Micah. I'm so glad my kids are little.
posted by Liz @ 11:58 AM
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Say congrats to your friend for me. :) I can't imagine what kind of mess you will be when it is your kids "leaving the nest"....
Tell Emma I said hello and give her and Josiah a hug for me. :)
My youngest (and I'm not that old, by the way, just got the 'kids' thing done early) graduates this Friday. It sure feels strange. I couldn't be prouder of my men, though, and am looking forward to all the Lord has in store for them! I can't guarantee I won't shed a few tears, though, but more from pride than sorrow.
Don't worry. Micah isn't going too far just yet. Isn't that comforting?
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