It's so hard to believe that Rebecca Jaycox and her first cousin Jessica Durham have graduated from High School and are now entering college. They were born just two or three months apart. Of course a grandfather (or Poppaw as they call me) just can't be expected to remember details like exactly when their birthdays are. It feels like they should now be entering first grade - but then I take another look and they don't look like babies anymore. As you can see from the picture above, Rebecca looks like she had won a long battle and was giving a victory shout!
Here are her two younger sisters who will soon be where Rebecca is now! I'm sure they are going to miss having Becca around to help look after them and also that Rebecca will miss their presence when she is away in College. Aren't they lovely girls?
This was her first time to travel by airplane! Airports can be awfully lonely places when one is far away from home and totally un-familiar with the lay-out. We (her Memaw and me) were all ears to hear as she told us of navigating the length of Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta. Rushing from point A to point B, only to realize that she really needed to be near to point A! ☺ The picture above is of the Chattanooga Airport waiting area. Although there were several other passengers on the little four motor prop-plane that flies from Atlanta to Chattanooga, I was the only person in this waiting area when the plane arrived.
It thrills my heart that our Rebecca wants to spend some time with her grandparents before she goes off to school and into serious studying. She'll be in college about 3 hours away from home. That will worry her parents some, I'm sure - but I'm more confident now than ever that they have instilled the right teachings into her and that she will not forget it. Even the Bible supports that thought with these words from Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he/she should go: and when he/she is old, he will not depart from it." That does not mean there will be no mistakes but it does mean that the child who has God's Word instilled in their hearts will have a solid base of right knowledge to make decisions with. It's hard to let them go - but we have no choice.
Here, left to right, are three of our grand-daughters, standing in front of their Memaw. Rebecca, Jessica and Lydia! We took them all to the Chik-fil-A restaurant at their request for a meal. Afterwards, I wanted a peach milk-shake but could not get any of the girls to say they wanted one. What to do? I bought a large one and got four straws!!!
The peach milk-shake seen on the table with the cherry on top is the kind you want to buy for yourself. Of course it's only available when fresh peaches are in season. It's a fantabulous and refreshing drink!
Ooops! I think we have already eaten the cherry and drunk the whole thing!
9 comments:
I'm loving this post, Fred, it is just so joyful! Your granddaughters are all so beautiful. I especially love the picture with the two younger sisters, so cute! I'm finding out all about granddaughters now myself now. The big airport waiting area looks so imposing, how wonderful that grandpa was there to meet her, a familiar and loving face. You are all so blessed to have each other. Chik-Fil-A!! I've already done three posts on it!! With the cow costume and everything. We love Chik-Fil-A, they are a cut above all other fast food places. I even took pictures of their fresh flowers on the tables and posted them! Hope you have a great weekend!
I have a grand-daughter that graduated. Believe it or not, Jacie, Tammy's daughter graduated from high school this past May. I wish they all lived close together. My next grandchild to graduate will be Tyler.
I want to see Rebecca before she leaves. Maybe Monday or Tuesday Janis and I could drop by and give you guys a visit!!?? I'll call you before we come by.
Yes, Rebecca and jessica are Beautiful. Of course the same with the rest, but the new college kids are grown (and we don't even know it!) You are right sometimes time is a thief and we don't have those years inbetween, ahhh but we did!
Great entry. Loved the pictures and the narration, Memaw looks very proud and happy also.
Our love to everyone there. We are at the home of the Pony Express, St. Joe, Mo. I think there is a little cowboy in us all.
Love you guys,
Sherry & Jack
Oh how neat, Fred.... Congrats to your grands for their graduation... I will have a granddaughter to graduate in 2 yrs. Won't be long!!!!!
That is so neat that Rebecca got to come and visit you all.... And to have three granddaughters around had to have been very special...
Enjoy the grands... Like your/our kids, they all grow up too fast....
Thanks for sharing.
Betsy
Your GrandLoves are adorable and you and Memaw deserve every bit of pride in them. I'm sure you both have had a great influence on them also with your wonderfully warm hearts always available. Our oldest GrandLove graduated a couple yrs. ago and just announced she is getting married and having our first GreatGrandLove. We are so excited. Meanwhile, she has finished a 2 yr. tech training and is becoming a peace officer. Now, that's scary, but she says not to worry as God is her partner.
Thanks for stopping by and always having such kind things to say. I am ' blessed ' to be one of ' your ' readers.
LoveyaFromWI
BlessYourHearts
Fred, I've been seeing your comments on Ginny, and Betsy & George's blogs and thought I would say hi. We live about an hour north of Atlanta. You have a beautiful wife and granddaughters. Congrats to the 2 grads. I ate at Chick-fil-a for lunch today and I wanted a peach shake but had carrot salad instead!!! Hope you have a good evening.
@Mildred - Thanks for the nice comments about the family! I'm happy to say I agree with you 110%. ☺ ☺ ☺
I must say you have much more self discipline about not eating the peach milk-shake! Of course carrot salad is great preparation for the shake. ☻
Thanks again and welcome anytime.
How wonderful ~ spending time with your Grandloves before they embark on yet another adventure of their lives. That peach shake sounds awesome!! Take care and God Bless.
@Mel - Thanks for visiting my page. You're always welcome here. I went to your blog, wrote a few comments, and promptly lost it all. I'll try again in a few minutes.
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