Nathan Graduates High School 2019

Nathan, our middle child. Our gift to him for graduating high school was to give him a certain amount of money to get himself a car but Nathan didn't want just any old car so for a year he also saved his paychecks and with both of our money he ended up getting a very nice car. He still has to make car payments but they are very low. I'm glad he's conservative with his money. 

My parents and sister Claudia flew in from CA to take part in Nathan's high school graduation. 

I've said before that with Nathan, that the progression of his life up until now has gone by at a steady pace and still, seeing him graduate high school was emotional for me. 

I'm proud of him for being a very responsible person and a hard worker at school, college and work. 

The day was somewhat overcast but it was June so it was a tad warm. Here we were waiting for the soon to be graduates to arrive on school busses. This field is at a high school that's a few blocks from our house and since it's a large field their graduation takes place here instead of at their school.

The busses leave their school then drive through city streets where the busses honk as they drive by. People wave at them, it's a cool sight. Once they arrived everyone was cheering for them.

They walked in through the far right side of the field. It took us a while to finally find him.

I've highlighted him so you can see. It's unfortunate I didn't have a good camera so I could zoom in. 

So proud. I definitely got teary-eyed several times throughout the ceremony. (thankful that the chinese virus hadn't arrived yet.)

My three earthbound children. We are all proud of him!

My parents and sister Claudia. So happy they got to experience this very special moment in Nathan's life and that Nathan got to see his maternal grandparents at his high school graduation. That's definitely a blessing.

Nathan's paternal grandfather, Gerry. Unfortunately his grandmother Grace wasn't able to join us. Happy that both sets of grandparents were here to share in this wonderful experience with us.

We love you so much Nathan! I pray for God's protection in your life and that you make godly choices. And that you also remain a free thinker. 

Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. -Henry David Thoreau

If we make happiness our primary goal in life it will always remain elusive and beyond reach. But if we will put God first and live according to what His word says, then we will find ourselves happy. Not from seeking happiness but from living in holiness.

We love you!