The Graduate

It's hard to believe in less than 1 month I will have another high school graduate, another college student. Where have the years gone? Why have they gone by so fast? I feel like there is so much more time I need with him, he has more growing up to do. I'm not ready yet...

Graduation Playlist

{Click on link above to hear Matthew's custom graduation playlist}

But our Matt, our Sweets, he is ready. He's ready to learn from the world, he's ready to take on new experiences and meet new people. He's ready to grow up, even though for me, he'll always be that little boy with that goofy grin doing the coco puffs dance at 6am.

When I met my step-son, Matthew, he was this little guy so full of that little boy energy. He was a curious little boy who needed to explore. He was a creative kid who needed to create. He was rough with a gentle heart, he had a song in his heart and he needed to sing. He was loyal to his Mama and he was a cuddly little guy, just like his baby brother is today. Every time his Nana and Papa would come visit from Wyoming he'd sob so much as they left to go back home. His love for others is big. He has always hated good-byes and he always loves to hug first thing in the morning.

During this season of Graduating and moving forward in life, I often think of Matthew's loss during his time of gains. The loss of his dear Mom and not having her during this time will be hard for our sweet Matthew. I know he'll think of her and I know he'll wish she was here to cheer him on and hug him, long and lovingly, as only a proud Mom can. My heart celebrates with him and my heart hurts with his as well. I know she's looking down from Heaven cheering him on and sending him all her love as only a proud Mom can. 

Our Sweet Matthew, as you grow up and start out to change this world, always remember how much we love you. You are smart, you are handsome, you are worthy of being loved. You deserve the best that life has to offer you. God and your Mom are watching over you, guiding you and protecting what they can of your path. The rest is up to you, dear Son. No matter how hard life gets, no matter how much things change for the good or bad, Dad and I are always here for you. You are our Sweets, you are our precious boy. Even when you're 80, you'll always be our baby. And you'll always have our house to come home to. The door is always open, the fridge is always full, the hugs are always waiting, the welcome is always warm. 

photograph by https://www.janethmartinphotography.com/

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments from your education, running, singing to finding yourself in your Faith. We are so very proud of all you have done and all that is waiting on you. You are an amazing person with an amazing heart, and we look forward in sharing your special day with you! You did it, now its time to do something new-enjoy the ride, it goes by fast.