Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Camp and Gown...and a few tears!







My niece Alyssa just graduated high school. How can that be possible! The little girl who was about four years old when David and I first met is all grown up! I have to say this was one of the best graduations I have ever attended...not that I have attended many but I was very impressed with the young adults who spoke at this graduation. I was so proud to hear God at the forefront of every speech! Just when you think the time is near where you cannot mention GOD in school because it will offend someone...these kids take a stand. It is about time we all take a stand! I have been doing a little research and asking questions here and there and it is my understanding that the ACLU cannot MAKE you quit praying is schools and they cannot MAKE you stop handing out Bibles in school. The problem with all of this is that we just stand by and let it happen without putting up a fight. To be honest, I am ready for a fight! I am ready to stand up for my rights and the rights of my children...I don't really care if there is one person out there who doesn't want to hear God in the pledge...then don't say it. I don't care if they do not want to accept a Bible when it is offered...then don't take it. I don't care that they don't want to hear prayers in school...then plug your ears! One person changes everything. Well, then one person can change it back. Not sure if anyone out there has heard of Matthew Starver and the Liberty Counsel but I understand he is willing to stand up and fight for the rights of people just like in White County whose rights are being taken away. If we all stand up and fight for our rights we can make a difference but nothing is going to happen if we are passive and think well someone else will do something about it. The day has come that if we don't do it ourselves and work together to make a difference I am afraid to know what the future will hold for our children in this world! Well, I have gotten way off track with this post but this has weighed heavy on my heart for a few weeks.


Back to Alyssa!!! I am so proud of the woman she is becoming. She is a very strong, smart, beautiful young lady who has a bright future ahead of her. I know that whatever she puts her mind to she can accomplish! We were so blessed to be able to stay with Jeff, Steffani, Alyssa & Katrina in Fayetteville last Friday night so we could be there for graduation. We had a wonderful time...we don't get to do that very often and to spend as much time together as we would like to...we are going to change that. We really had the best time! We feel we have missed out on so much of the growing up of Alyssa and Katrina because we always lived several hours apart. They are growing up so fast and before we know it Katrina will be graduating too! Katrina is just as beautiful and smart as her sister is and the boys loved spending time with her! She gets out there and plays with them and they love it and her! We love you girls! We are always here fore you...no matter what!

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