Oh, Joy.
This photo above captures everything we’re all feeling today. We couldn’t be more proud of the young lady you’ve become! What an incredible joy to be part of your life.
You’ll always remember this day. Oh, and the words from your graduation speaker – they were true.
You will never step into the river twice.
The river will always change.
And, so will you.
Walking across that stage tonight was a significant milestone and a step into a beautiful new chapter.
Today begins the rest of your life.
You will be making more choices.
You will have more responsibility than you’ve ever known.
It will be wonderful and scary at the same time.
You’ve already shown us you’re ready.
And now it’s time to spread your wings and fly beautiful one.
Remember God. Remember family (that means me). Remember that we’re a Facetime call away, no matter what.
Dream big dreams. Do the impossible. And shine bright wherever the river takes you.
We love you, Joy.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
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Congratulations Joy..
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Thank you, Loretta!
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Remember she has a “like family” here if she finds she misses or just needs family time. Our door is our & is intended to be a home away from home for our college kids. Looking forward to meeting you, Joy.
And Starr (as well as your parents) , I’m just a call away if she needs home cooking & is afraid to ask, local information, is sick and needs care, or a place to just be.
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April, thank you much! It is so comforting to know she will have so many good friends watching out for her!
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April, we have told her alllll about your family!! We’re ALLL bringing her for move in weekend, so we must arrange a meeting!! You’re the best!! 😘😘
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Starr, you make me cry this second time around, it just for just doesn’t get any easier. Love you both!
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We love you, Mom!!!
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Congratulations Joy. Blessings for your future.
And Starr, sniff sniff…
Love you.
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I know!!! What an emotional weekend!!!!
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Good Sunday morning sunshine. Congratulations to you Joy I’m so proud of you. May God Bless you as you begin your new chapter in life many many wonderful things are coming your way. Jesus. Loves you and I do too I see y’all next Sunday going to church with my cousin Wanda Bowman so she wnt be by herself Hopefully she wil come with me to my church next Sunday. Praying. Love y’all God Bless yall
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Thank you, Joann! We missed you and love you!
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Congratulations Joy. Praying for you as you walk into the next place God has for you.
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Thank you, Maggie!!
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