Mallory is the youngest of our four girls. The baby. She
will probably always be referred to as THE baby. In just a few short weeks, she
graduates from high school. We've been through this three others times, but, for some reason, this time, it feels different. Of course, we are taking the time to celebrate
Mallory’s accomplishments, but I suppose, in a way, my husband, Clint, and I
are celebrating our family's accomplishments as well.
WE DID IT! But, for the Grace of God, all four girls have graduated from high school and are on their way to living full lives.
Rachel is a real estate broker. She and her husband, Chad, have moved about five hours
away to Michigan where they bought a “fixer upper”. They continue to get acquainted
with their new jobs and new surroundings while traveling back and forth to visit.
Jessica, earned her Sports Management degree from the University of Indianapolis a few years ago. She and her husband, Charley, have their first baby on the way. Rhyan
will make her appearance in early September. So, no sooner will we get the last of the girls
out of high school before Clint and I will begin our new roles as “Nana &
Grandad”. (Grandparent titles are still a work in progress.)
And, it seems like it was just yesterday that Crystal was graduating
from high school, but no. That was four years ago! She finishes her college
degree from IUPUI this summer and then, she and her boyfriend, Korrie, will begin making all
those big life decisions about marriage, career, buying a house, etc. It is an
exciting time for our family!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make
his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn
his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
