Garder-Webb University Graduation 2024

We are so proud of Josh! He graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science with a Healthcare Certificate in Spanish. He was a member of the Exercise Science National Honor Society, President of the National Spanish Honor Society (Sigma Delta Pi) and was awarded Exercise Science student of the year by his professors. Surrounded by family and lots of friends, Josh was all smiles these last two days of ceremonies. After his grad trip to Myrtle Beach with friends he will start his internship at a local Physical Therapy clinic in Anderson and take graduate classes in the fall and spring. He plans to start in a DPT (doctorate of physical therapy) in the fall of 2025 which takes 2-3 years to complete.

End of year stuff

Lily's 8th Grade dance

 Spring Formal at Gardner-Webb

Gardner-Webb University Grad Pictures

 

Lily's Baptism

 

Greater than any athletic accomplishments, more important that all the academic achievements, higher than all the accolades of being class president, beautiful, or popular are the eternal steps that we take of obedience to the Lord and walking closer with Him. 

Lily has wrestled with this decision for a few years. We told her that it was something only she could choose and when she was ready, she could let us know. About 6 months ago Lily told me she was ready. She said to sign her up the next time there would be a baptism at church. And she said, "don't let me back out when it's time". I was so excited for her. And then, all of a sudden, there were no baptisms scheduled. Our church went from advertising monthly baptisms to nothing! But I believe God's timing is perfect. A couple weeks ago, I saw out church was having another time of baptism. I signed my girl up! 

For those who really know Lily, you know that God has something special planned just for her. Every morning on the way to school, I pray with Lily that she finds the purpose for her life that day and walks in it. She has overcome some fierce battles at her young age. Satan doesn't fight for nothing. I believe she will be a warrior for the Lord and the enemy already fears her!! 

The ceremony today was beautiful. So many were baptized along with Lily. Kids, teens and adults all taking that next step. Such a beautiful thing to witness.

Jon - Spring Soccer at SWU 2024