HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION-TAKE 2

Stephen will be graduating from high school on 6-3!  So many emotions, happy and sad, as I think about and prepare for that event. 

Here are some thoughts I shared with him about my hopes and dreams for his future:

THE WIND ON YOUR BACK

For me when I think about wanting you to have the wind on your back, my first thought is I hope you have much happiness and success in your life.  However, perhaps more importantly, I hope that all that your dad and I have taught you over the years will stick with you, pushing your forward in your endeavors.  I hope that we have given you a good foundation that you can build your hopes and dreams upon. 

Proverbs 1:8-9

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

THE SUN IN FRONT OF YOU

Stephen I hope that you will always keep Christ as the center and main focus of your life.  I hope that in all you do, you do it for the glory of the Lord.

Hebrews 12:2:…Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

YOUR FRIENDS BESIDE YOU

I hope you continue with the many wonderful friendships you have formed over the years here in Cedar Grove.  I hope that you make good friends and have great fun when you are at Carleton College.   But most of all, I hope you always have at least one or two good Christian friends in your life.  These friends will encourage you, guide you, and keep you accountable in your relationship to the Lord.  I also hope this is true of your future wife someday- that she will share in your love of Jesus and that the two of you can build your marriage upon that firm foundation. 

Ecclesiastes 4:9:Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

I love you so much Stephen.  You have brought me so much joy and happiness.  I am so proud to be your mother and to call you my son.  I am so excited for your future even though I will be so sad to say good bye to you this fall.  I will miss you greatly.  Please remember we are only a phone call (or text) away.  Please don't forget about us. 

CONGRATULATIONS STEPHEN!  

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

One of my favorite photos of 

Stephen and his little brothers!

Two of my favorites of Stephen and I

(Look! He's giving me a hug and kiss!)