I would like to take the time to thank my Mom, Nanny, sister, and brothers for all their love and support.  You guys mean the world to me and I love you with all my heart.  I would also like to have a shout out to Stephen Jones.  God couldn’t have sent a better youth pastor to our church especially when I needed one the most.  Thank you for being there for me in so many situations.

Jordan

Jordan,

I just want to tell you how proud I am of you.  Sometimes people overlook graduating High School, but it truly is a great accomplishment.  Since we are so close in age we have done many things together throughout our life.  You and I have been through some tough times but we have stood together as big bro and sis to get through it all.  I thank God that I have a brother like you.  Although we bicker at times we always end up showing love for one another.  I really can’t believe your senior year has gone by so fast. I will truly miss yelling for you at your basketball games and will miss blowing a kiss every time you would swish a 3-pointer.  I can honestly say that I’m proud that you have stood your ground with Christ and you have always done your best to do the right thing. I have loved our heart to heart conversations.  Remember that your BIG SISTER is always here and is always praying for you.  I will continue to pray that God will direct your paths and you would respond to what he has planned for your life.  I LOVE YOU!

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” 

Proverbs 19:21

Your Proud Sis,

Trisha

Wow, has it been more than 12 years ago that I dropped you off at school for your first day of Kindergarten?  Time sure does fly.  I am so proud of you and the young man you have become.  Proud that you made it through High School and will now graduate and look ahead to plans for college.

     My heart swells with pride as I think of all the memories I have. Some I will never forget include when your Oak Hill team won the tournament, and when you sunk your 1^st 3 pointer as a Spartan.  I have enjoyed watching you play basketball and also are proud of the fact that you have chose to be a TRUE DUKE FAN! 

     I know that your four years of High School have not been easy.  Our life took a turn that I wasn’t planning but through these changes you have always endured.  You have stepped up and took the role as “man of the house”, even though it wasn’t asked of you.  You have been my rock when I needed someone to lean on.  We have had our disagreements as most parents and teenagers do but we have managed to work through them and are here today. 

     My mind goes back to when you were very young and we were at Wayne & Debbie’s church.  A message was given to me that God had his hand on your life and a calling for you to fulfill.  I am waiting to see what great things and plans that God has in store for you. As a senior in a Christian High School we chose a life verse. Here is mine and I am passing it onto you. 

 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, Do all to the Glory of God.”

I love you Jordan and am proud to call you my son!

Mom