1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, courses

This evening we had our food tasting at the establishment where the "invitation only" reception will be held. The University and Whist Club is hosting this particular reception. We are having a lovely reception immediately following the wedding at Cedars church of Christ as well for about one hour. It will be a fun-filled memorable lovely day!

Megan and I are having a WONDERFUL time planning and scheduling items and things and making lists and remaking lists, and remaking ideas (you get the idea). The greatest thing, is we're doing it together and growing closer and closer in the process. She has become such a wonderful woman and it is an honor to have her as our daughter. Lindsay is such a great man and we love him and enjoy spending time with him whenever we can. We are SO very blessed. These "living r lives" days are truly overwhelming and very memorable for me and for Jim. Again, I am reminded of the scripture and Jesus' mother. "she pondered all this in her heart".

...and the degree goes to...

Yesterday was a day of much reflections, happiness, and excitement about what God has in store for the future. Our family got to enjoy seeing Megan graduate w/honors from Wilmington University . In fact Matt walked as adjunct faculty and, of course, Jim was a part of the ceremony. We had the privilege of sitting in the third row and from the stage, which enabled us to see EVERYTHING. We were able to share this monumental moment with Mom and Dad (Mamaw and Pap), which served as a double blessing. Below are some pictures of another example of Living R Lives together.



Getting her diploma


The whole Family after graduation!!! Lindsay and Megan....the next aisle she will walk done is to him at their wedding :-D

The scholars in our family!

Music to the ears and pondering events in my heart

I promised you a picture of my last recital. Sorry that the picture is somewhat dark. I received a new digital camera from my family this Sunday :-D The students did a great job. It's hard to believe that it has been over 2 weeks since our recital. I think of the children often, but truly know that, at this time, I made the right decision to "retire".

I had the wonderful experience of being "the mother of the bride" at Megan's first bridal shower. I will share with you pictures from that event. It actually was the Sunday after the music recital. Emotions were high that weekend. What WONDERFUL memories.

In one of the pictures you will see Megan's roommate and good friend, Anessa. Megan is her maid-of-honor this coming Saturday and Anessa will be Megan's matron-of-honor in Nov. The girls met when they were in elementary school and went to church together since that time and became very close friends. The shower was given to all the girls getting married that were involved in the BHC (Blue Hens for Christ) Campus Ministry. There were four girls. We had a very good time. It was very retrospective for me seeing our little girl opening up gifts for her home. It was a bit surreal, but oh what a sense of pride I felt as she handled herself with her appreciation of all that the group did for her and the other young women. I am reminded so many times of one of my favorite scriptures. "And Mary pondered/kept this in her heart."This is such an exciting, yet bittersweet time in my life. I'm SO BLESSED!!!