School's Out for Summer

(My title makes me want to play Guitar Hero :))

Ok, So I ran home during lunch and noticed teenagers walking all over downtown. It's a really great site to see :). But on my way home I realized something...

It's been 6 years since I graduated High School! I remember my graduation day. It was a Sunday and I didn't want to go, because I was going to miss youth group. But, I went, took pictures, hugged lots of people, loved on my family and as soon as my mom and dad said it was ok...grabbed my sister and booked it to the car and on to youth group! I remember the dress I wore, and even remember walking into Dv8 and standing in the back for the remainder of Pastor Chilly's sermon. It's weird the things your remember. :)

Anyway, I also remember that I didn't really think twice about graduating. I was like, "YAY, I'm done...get me out of here!". I have to be honest and say that as I look back on it...I am actually pretty proud of myself.

School was really hard for me. I couldn't take tests, even though I could answer the questions verbally, I had to work extra hard at retaining information I read, I home schooled a lot of my junior year because of illness and other things, and I wasn't exactly the most popular girl in school...but I finished. I finished.

Ok, so this isn't to talk about me, but to explain 2 things.

1. I REALLY can do ALL things through CHRIST who STRENGTHENS me!!!! (Phil. 4:13) Without Him, I would have quite, given up, and probably cried even more than I did. He gave me JOY through the hard times and perseverance. The closer I got to Him, the better it got.

2. If you are graduating this year or have graduated...I am SO proud of you. I want to tell you that...just in case no one else has yet. School is hard work, for some it comes easier...but we all have to work at it.
To those graduating from Butler Senior High School tonight... I LOVE YOU and am SO PROUD OF YOU! I can't wait to see where God takes you next! Keep Kevin and I informed as much as you can! We would love to hear from you!

So...all that to say...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 2009!!!!! Yippee!!!!