A big day for me and my family

[Zach]

Well, today my oldest daughter graduates from high school. She's always been a very special girl. From the 3 days of labor my wife endured through the present time.

I'd like to thank her for all of her hard work throughout the years. She has either been home schooled or has attended a small Christian school and her senior year is no exception. She is the Senior Class at her school this year. She is the Class President, Valedictorian and Salutatorian all rolled into one. She has grown up so much at her current school though and has become a mature, responsible young woman.

The fact that I most proud of is her love of Jesus. She's traveling down the straight and narrow path and that could not make me happier.

She is currently on the waiting list to attend College of the Ozarks in Branson, MO. The college nickname is WorkHard U, which she will have no problem fitting into. My wife and I have faith that the Lord will have her attending later this year.

I spent last night getting photo's together and putting them to music for her graduation tonight. One of the hardest things I've ever done, I have sympathy for all the other fathers who've done similar or even harder, walked their daughters down the aisle. Thankfully I don't foresee that happening anytime soon.

Mikaela, I love you and I'm very proud of you!

 

[RUT JUNKEY]

congrats to you both. I bet the pic/video was tough. . .I get all teary eyed watching videos of my oldest as a baby . . .and boom in no time shes 16.

 

[Nemont]

Congrats and I know the feeling. My oldest daughter just completed her Junior year of college and her younger sister graduate from HS on May 26th.

Here are my two. Oldest on the right, younger on the left.

It goes too fast.

Nemont

 

[idahofishnhunt]

Congrats Zach...I'm a ways off still, but I can certainly feel your emotion.

 

[Big Fin]

Congrats to Zach, Nemont, and your daughters. Very special times and much to be grateful for. Best of luck to all of them.

 

[El Jason]

Congats to your daughter!

I have three girls, and can't believe how fast they are growing up!

 

[idnative1948]

Congrats guys! Now all you have to do is get them through college. Good luck to you all.

 

[Zach]

Congats to your daughter!

I have three girls, and can't believe how fast they are growing up!

JLS, I'm in the same boat. 3 daughters plus 1 son(youngest). I've got to do this 3 more times!!

 

[noharleyyet]

Zach, splendid words saluting your daughter. Hats off to you and Nemont.

 

[El Jason]

Girls are a wonderful gift. It is truly amazing to watch them grow. My oldest will start high school next year, and I couldn't be prouder of the young woman she is becoming. And then I watch my youngest rip up and down the sidewalk on her scooter and remember how easy it is to let time slip by.

 

[recon6036]

Yes, they do grow too fast. Congrats and good luck to your daughter!

 

[kansasdad]

May they all continue to be worthy of praise and honor and make their marks on the world.

 

[nmelktrout]

Congratulations to you and your daughter Zach. As a young father I can only imagine the pride you are feeling.

 

[spook12]

Congrats to all the young ladies mentioned in this thread and Job well done to the families raising them up right.

 

[Gerald Martin]

Congratulations to your daughter and to you and your wife for raising a godly young woman!

 

[Dinkshooter]

My goodness the Nemont girls look like twins.

At least the Zach girl didn't have to grow all the way up in Cali

 

[ashersdad]

Congratulations are definitely in order. You did well.

 

[worm]

Congrats to both of you. You have done a good job as a parent. Mine is a sophomore. She has always been in my hip pocket when it comes to hunting. Rifles, pistols, bows it doesn't matter. Maybe in two years I can get some advice from you because I guarantee you I will not handle her graduation well!!!

 

[jlmatthew]

The fact that I most proud of is her love of Jesus.

That's what matters most!

Congrats Mikaela!

See you guys in 5 1/2 hours