Today is Scott's last day of high school. He is our last, our youngest child. Of course he is not a child anymore, he is a man. I could write a bunch here about how funny it feels to begin the empty nest thing. I could tell you about tears due to changes in my life, but forget that for a minute, let me tell you about Scott.[by the way, his senior pictures were taken by our own Jennifer Bartman. Thank you to her. She made a good boy look great!]
Scott graduates on Sunday. He has had great grades in school - 3.8 gpa. He has really never been in much trouble. He has attended youth group at two churches. He has volunteered to help at church without his Dad twisting his arm. He is going to be a helper on the jr hi mission trip this summer.
When we moved here, he was 3 years old. Just a baby boy. Now he is 6' 2" and strong as an ox. When we put up the three wooden crosses at the old building, he and I were out there one evening and I asked him if he knew what they were. He said, "yes, those are the church signs." Cute.
Scott has tormented Sunday School teachers and wrestled with just about every man at the church that he thought he could mess with. He is funny. He is kind. If you break down on the side of the road
, you can call Scott. Even if you don't know him, he will come and help you. He has held down a job at Best Buy for 2 years that he got without his parents help. At Best Buy they call him "Mr. Scotty."
, you can call Scott. Even if you don't know him, he will come and help you. He has held down a job at Best Buy for 2 years that he got without his parents help. At Best Buy they call him "Mr. Scotty."Today is his last day of high school. This fall he is heading off to Pittsburg State University to study Engineering. He is a good boy. A fine boy. His Daddy could not be more proud of him.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
2 comments:
Awesome! You and Kathy must know that when you're looking at Scott, what you're seeing is a reflection of yourselves and the results of your fine parenting skills. All of which are an awesome gift from God. Just think of how proud He is of ALL of you.
As for the empty nest...there'll be more tears. Here's a line from one of our favorite songs, "Remember When" by Alan Jackson: "Remember when, we said when we turn gray, and the children grow up and move away. We won't be sad, we'll be glad, for all the life we've had. And we'll remember when." It's an awesome song--says it all.
Congratulations to Scott on his graduation and to you and Kathy for your part in helping him to be the man he is.
As a father of 3 sons I can just about say I know how you feel.
Some real smart guy probably Jeff told me All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don't discover why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or what you accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others. When I read this I think of Scott. His quiet self confidence his easy going personality endears him to us. You did good Jeff.
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