We enjoyed some very happy times over the past few days.  Family and friends celebrated a very special young lady’s high school graduation.  Our niece graduated Thursday evening.

On Wednesday evening we enjoyed an informal family supper at my sister’s house.  Then Friday night there was party our house.

I know lots and lots of kids graduate every year.  But this was a special occasion for more reasons than it just being our niece.  It was more than her having an “A” average, or being the editor of the school yearbook.

Why It Was So Special

It was special for all those reasons, of course.  But it was even more special because of God’s great help and deliverance on her life.  She missed months of school in her junior year.  But, determined, and with God’s help, she regained her strength and finished her junior year the day before her senior year began.

So, obviously we are all very proud of her academic accomplishments and achieving this milestone of graduating high school.  But we are all so very thankful and inspired by her determination, perseverance, and her unwavering trust in our loving God.

Congratulations, Leah!  Continue to put your trust in God.