Graduation

Well, I survived Sam's preschool graduation. I can't even believe it's over. I vividly remember watching my two angels walk into those doors together for the very first time, only three short years ago.
 It was the day of Sam's 3rd birthday. He had to focus hard to hold up those three little fingers.
It's so amazing how he has grown in these three school years!

Here they are heading into school their second year. Sam was getting ready to turn 4.


And here they are on the first day this past year.
 What a handsome, mature, little man he is becoming.
We have been so fortunate to have had outstanding, loving teachers every single year and a classroom of precious friends. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
I handled the graduation much better than I expected. Sam and all of his friends were so excited and proud. They sang my most favorite hymn 'How Great Thou Art' ~ It was lovely ~

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.



 Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.


When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur,
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.



 Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art"



 Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Congratulations my sweet boy! I can't wait to watch you in all you will do in the coming years. We are so proud of you!

Comments

  1. Mary HatcherMay 29, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Congratulations sweet boy. Your mother and I couldn't be more proud. You have such a true heart that will keep you grounded through whatever life may bring you. We love you.

    ~Daddy

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  2. pedwardsMay 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    I love how you got a picture of the boys walking into school each year. It's fun to see how much they've grown :) What an adorable group of graduates! You should be proud of the fine young men you are raising :)

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