Graham, Our "Boy" Is Off to Arkansas

Just a few days over 18 years ago, we had a "son". Our good friends, Mitch and Christy Fuller welcomed
into the world a little guy named, Graham Mitchell Stephens Fuller. He was born one evening after a fairly grueling day of labor if I remember correctly. Graham became our godson and a brother to Morgan and Shelbi. (Truth be known, him being a boy took alot of pressure off of me thinking I had to produce a boy in our family.)

Graham enjoyed the things that boys enjoy like dogs, beaches, music, gadgets and girls. In fact, Graham has always had a group of girls around him. When he was a baby, it was our two girls but when school came along, Graham always had girls around. Well, always maybe a little strong. He entered the scouting program and progressed through merits and badges and last week was presented his Eagle Scout. Rumor has it that he busted through the first steps of scouting quickly and then slowed down quite a bit but made Eagle Scout with just days to spare ;-).

We experienced many phases with Graham like you do with children who move from infancy to young adulthood. There were a couple of slightly annoying phases but we all have those. In fact, there are many who actually grow out of them (you know who you are). Graham has been reared on HGTV, Home Shopping and Friends. He can quote more Friends lines than I even know exist. He did a great job in his academics, choir and athletics. He has grown into an incredible young man. He loves Jesus, girls, his mom and dad, and the Turners.

We are very proud of you Graham. Saying, "So long for now," last night was pretty tough. You are a good one son. You have enough of your mom and dad in you to bring a great balance to life. We will be sure to make sure that they do OK while you are in Fayetteville. Study hard, learn alot and not just in the classroom. Experience all that you can and remember to make much of Jesus. You may get a little lonely the first few weeks. You might miss home. You will get past that. We on the other hand, will always miss you being "right up the street." It will take us a little longer but you know that we will continue to pray for you, cheer for you, and always be in your corner. You will never get away from the Turners.