Graduation

Earlier blog entries mentioned that the Turners have been pretty busy as of late. With the Nashville Flood, the flurry of "events" like Mother's Day, Dads' birthdays, 25th Anniversary kind of stuff, this has been a pretty crazy month so far.

One of the events that happened this past Saturday was pretty much a milestone for not only Morgan, but for the Turner family as well. A few months ago I posted a blog entry on Turning a Page and you can read that one here if you missed it or have forgotten that wonderful piece of prose.

Saturday, May 15 was a really big day for Morgan. She culminated her high school career in an hour long ceremony that one of the best graduating services I have had the opportunity to witness. (I might be a little biased since I had a great seat and a small part in it.) With the flood, baccaluarate was combined with the normal graduation ceremony. Jeff Pratt did a great job of talking about parents packing a suitcase that begins to close as the years go by. It was short, compact and powerful. The three ladies that provided the valedictory speech did a wonderful job of focusing on the things that really matter. Dan Boone, President of Trevecca Nazarene University gave a wonderful talk on students writing new words to an old tune that puts their mark on the Kingdom.

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I got to participate in handing out diplomas, shaking hands, hugging necks and making snide comments to the graduates as they came through the line. The highlight of that part of the ceremony for me was being able to handle Morgan her diploma and hug her neck. After the handing out of diplomas I was privileged to lead the benedictory prayer. (picture courtesy of Jen Tramel)

After graduation was over we headed to the house and hosted a grad party for Morgan and had about 85 people come through the house. It was a great time. My dad, my nephew, and my mother-in-law were all able to come and be a part of the entire weekend.

It was a great weekend. Morgan is a wonderful young lady whom Sondra and I have the privilege of parenting along with her amazing sister, Shelbi. (Sure I am biased, but I am also right about both of them.)

Time goes quickly. Life truly does come at you fast. God is good. He has allowed us the honor of rearing and stewarding two wonderful daughters. Many of you have joined us in the parenting process and we are grateful.

Hey Morgan - love you and incredibly proud of you. Cannot wait to see what all God does through you and thankful for what He is already doing in and through you. Proud to be your dad.