Natalie graduates from the 6th grade this afternoon. The public elementary schools in Santa Barbara are kindergarten - 6th grade and junior high is 7th and 8th. She is very excited and looking forward to junior high this Fall. This picture was taken this past Friday before she left for her 6th grade dance. She is so much like her Daddy! Her personality and character traits are just like Jerry, which are some of things that I just love about her. I can't believe how much she has grown and how beautiful she has become. She is now taller than me! .
Pray for us as this school year comes to an end. It has been a year of deep heartache and tragedy for us. We began this school year with Jerry alive, and end the year alone. It was on the very first day of school in August 2008 that Jerry went for his first MRI. Five weeks later he went to be with our Lord. How did this happen? As we face life on this earth, we truly do not know what tomorrow will bring.
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Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." James 4:14-15
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Pray for Natalie this afternoon. Her speech was one of five chosen to be given at graduation. She has such a positive, sweet and gentle spirit. I know she will do well. Please pray for me too. My heart is crushed and I'm so heartbroken that Jerry will not be sitting beside me this afternoon to see Natalie graduate and to share in this event with us. We miss him so much and many of our activities feel "empty" without him. We truly live one day at a time and only by the faith we have in the God we serve.
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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:2-3
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Love, Candy
2 comments:
Congratulations Natalie! She is such a beautiful girl Candy. Jerry would be so proud of her. I cannot believe she will be in the
7th grade. We can't wait to see yall this summer!! Yall are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michelle Darr
Candy,
I'm so glad I got to talk to you the other day. I love hearing from you and hearing your sweet voice. I can't believe all of our kids are getting so grown! Troy is going into 9th grade and has now passed me in heighth. Jessica is going into 5th grade and will be in middle school. Natalie is just beautiful! She has the best qualities of her mom AND dad! I will continue to lift you up in prayer. I know that each day is a challenge. I hope and pray that your summer will be peaceful and relaxing. I will be sure and give Jill your message also. Much love to you and kids!
Janice
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