Friday, April 26, 2013

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." ~Nelson Henderson

Tomorrow we will be spending most of our morning here:


 The campus of Pepperdine University. Where we will be attending the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2013. And, our beautiful Taylor Morgan will be there. Walking that walk in Alumni Park. Over looking the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Which isn't too shabby. Tomorrow, four years of hard work and dedication comes to an end. Or is it just the beginning? She will be graduating as a fully credentialed teacher to boot. Which is AMAZING. And, can I just say, where ever did the time go?


Off to kindergarten...


And, 8th grade is a done deal...


College bound...


And, if all works out, as we think it will, grad school in the fall. To do what you ask? Well, to become a Special Education teacher why of course. My girl has a bright light and a beautiful heart to share. No doubt about that. And, although I personally stand in awe of her academic accomplishments thus far, it is the person, the human being, she has come to be, that I am most proud of. I often remark, and have said in this space, I have no idea how it is, that I have come to have the kind of children that I have. No idea whatsoever.

So wish my girl well. We are super excited for her and the life that lies before her. Good stuff Taylor Morgan. There is amazing and wonderful and beautiful stuff awaiting you and the world is sure lucky to be getting you.

8 comments:

Reagan Leigh said...

It's true...you do have wonderful children, but they have a wonderful mother as well! It wasn't luck that made them this way!! (And they're pretty gorgeous to boot!!) Congrats Taylor!!!

katie said...

Congrats Taylor!

Elizabeth said...

Congratulations to your beautiful Taylor. And it's funny -- I see you in every smile of every one of your children.

Anonymous said...

congrats to you Taylor Great choice of photos Heather.

Christy Pate (and Matthew) said...

She is a beautiful girl. And the world is lucky to be getting her, because it is a simple fact that she will serve the world's people with grace and love and goodness. I hope Matthew will be so blessed one day to have a teacher like Taylor. Big congratulations to her, AND to you. You have blessed the world with this beautiful gift. Three times, actually, for the three girls you have raised and released for them to follow their dreams.
Thank you!

Lisa said...

Your children make you so proud, it brings tears to MY eyes, I can only imagine how you feel. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Peter Olson said...

Yes, yes, yes! (Ditto previous comments)

:-)

Have a great day and thank you for blessing us with the beautiful images and stories of your life.

Jason said...

Hi Heather.
Thank you for something you had no idea you did. Nelson Henderson was my Grandfather. We grew up in Northern Manitoba. He passed away when I was 12, but I still remember him using that phrase Under Whose Shade to remind us that life was not always about "us"
Today, I learned that my father (his son) has serious cancer and for consoling and some insight, I thought to google my grandfathers phrase and see what came up. I had NO idea his guide for life became viral. Especially since his passed away over 35 years ago.
His life was very much about kids and family. They raised 8 of their own plus a few local orphaned kids as well. Reading a few of your posts, I suspect you share similar traits about life.
Thank you for reminding me of the importance of my family.
Jason Henderson.