JustaChick

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Griffin completed his last day of high school yesterday.  Our weekend is full of graduation celebrations and the arrival of family members. Some members we haven't seen in a very long time. More awards ceremonies this week leading into graduation on Thursday. 

To say that I am proud of him, is an understatement.  I'm not very vocal publicly about all the obstacles and trials that he's overcome.  But there have been many and some have been gut wrenching and difficult to maneuver. 

In spite of everything that life has thrown him, he's kept his humor, his compassion, his love of life, family and friends and finished this season of his life strong.  He is graduating with an advanced diploma this week and next week? 

We head to Auburn for Camp War Eagle. 

Griffin,

Your family is so proud of you!  Dad and I love you so much and couldn't be more excited about your future.  Thank you for the holy privilege of being your mom.

It's time to celebrate!

Here are just a few of my favorite memories... (you might need a tissue)

“But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands.” – Isaiah 32:8

War Eagle!

(aka Mom)

10 Reasons why today rocked... just saying.

How is it that today is Tuesday?

It felt like Monday morning.  Not sure why.  The Snowpocalypse of 2010 has my schedule all wonky.  Mulling over my feeling of wonkiness, I discovered that today really did rock.  Here's why:

1. Physical therapy which included electric and heat therapy with a touch of traction provided by Sung & the lovely Amanda at TOC Madison.
2. Having enough money on my Starbucks gold card to get the Best Oatmeal ever.. topped with a sugar-free/skinny/Hazelnut Latte with an extra splenda.
3. These to keep me warm.
   
   
4. Praising God for setting me up with some AWESOME ladies to study His Word with on Monday nights.  Jennifer Rothchild's, Me, Myself & Lies is the bomb.
5. Eating 2 clementines provided by the lovely, Michele Morris.
6. Getting to talk to my amazing sister.  (Follow her on twitter @mrsschmeckman or Facebook)
7. Reading some incredible posts today: Big Mama (she just makes me happy), Priscilla Shirer (she always directs me to the Lord and today, so did Robyn), Baby Bangs (anything that this girl writes is a slice of heaven.. and she's Amanda..), Alli (please.. no words for this one. :)) , Jo-Lynne (my own personal blog, business card and twitter page designer and resident professor into Blissdom) and Lisa (inner tweeners unite!)
   
8. Coming home to find out that this one has been able to gain self control over his bodily functions for 8 hours.  Go Jack!
9. Hearing how excited my 16 YEAR OLD daughters are about starting The Inheritance with their girlfriends on Friday night in this Casa. Sigh.
   
10. Knowing I get to sit back and relax while trying to decide which to watch... Biggest Loser or American Idol?  I think I am in the mood for some good news, so Biggest Loser it is.

I really hope you discovered that your day rocked too.

Love,

this one

He was first... this one.  All the firsts happened with him.  First diaper change, first all nighter when he wouldn't sleep... first time to feel completely inadequate as a mother... but then there were the first words, first steps...first giggle...

We are headed for more college visits this weekend and next week.  How did we get here, where has the time gone?  Have I instiled enough of God's grace in him?  I want him to be sold out for Jesus and so incredibly happy.  But I also want him to do his own laundry and pick up his room!  geeez! JK... really....

I am so proud of this one.  He's grown into a fine young man...

Every other Friday... brings me joy

I just have a minute, but I wanted to jump on here and share with you what is happening in our house tonight and what happens every other Friday night.  About 6 teenage girls descend upon our home for a Bible Study, junk food, laughter, fellowship, prayer and His Presence.  These girls are just too funny and so wise, I think I am more blessed or learn more from them then they do from me at times.  It certainly keeps me humble.  Aren't they cute?

There is one Brantley missing but here she is...

 

 ... and Kristin moved :-(  .. and Neha is of another faith... but basically, this is the Friday night crew!   I just love them so...

We are currently going through a Bible Study written by my friend, Pam Gibbs who is on staff at LifeWay.  She totally rocks ( I am not biased at all! ) and is the Girls' Minstry Specialist!  If you have teen girls in your life, you should pick up a copy of Esther: The Role of a Lifetime

It has meant alot to all of us and will be a forever treasure to these gals hearts!  I can't say enough about feeding His Word back into the younger generations and just being real.  It matters more than you could possibly imagine.  Have a good Friday!  On to some Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Girl Scout Cookies!