May is graduation month!

 Abby's fiance' Marcus was #2 in graduation line at ETSU (last name starts with "A)

He shared his happiness with Abby after walking across the stage.  Within the next couple of weeks we celebrated with Mikayla with her class at Gibbs High School at The Knoxville Civic Coliseum.  She was one of the last in her large group to walk across (last name starts with "W")

These are exciting days when you see everyone moving into the next chapter in their lives, but a little sad too...where did the time go?  Guess we are all getting older!

Graduation time!

Marcus (Abby's fiance') graduated this month from ETSU and is happy to have a new job.  He was the second in a large graduating class of 1500!  We were all happy to share his special day. 

Then, within the next couple of weekends, we celebrated Mikayla's graduation from Gibbs High School at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.

Remembering our vets!

These patriotic holidays always make me think of my dad.  He shared so many memories of his days in World War II.  Fortunately, he made it safely home, but I realize there are so many that don't.  This Memorial Day is such a day to think of our loved ones who sacrified themselves for our freedom.  We must never forget......

All our kids are growing up!

Seems like it is so hard to believe, but all of our kids have grown up!  I sit and wonder where the time has really gone.  All of this must mean WE, too, are getting older. 

After a series of graduations recently, (Mikayla from Gibbs in Knoxville and Abby's fiance, Marcus from ETSU) I really have begun reflecting on the precious memories of days gone by and realizing how important it is to really love each and every day we have.