The Beaver Bunch: My Graduate

Sam graduated Pre-K from Life Christian Preschool yesterday morning. It was a very nice ceremony complete with singing, diploma receiving and a video of their year of school. Sam was in a class of 5 boys so his teacher, Mrs. Mimi, and her aide, Ms. Lauren, had their work cut out for them from the beginning! They all made it and the boys graduated with flying colors. The ceremony was really neat because as they called each child up to receive their diplomas, they also awarded them a character award. This is an award named after a Bible character. The Bible character awarded to Samuel was Samuel. Here is what Mrs. Mimi said to Samuel...

"...One night while Samuel was asleep, Samuel heard a voice. It was God. At a very young age Samuel learned to not only listen, but to obey the voice of God. God used Samuel in a mighty way to share what was on his heart. He knew that Samuel would not be afraid. God could always count on Samuel to serve and obey Him.
Samuel, one day God is going to use you to share the good news to thousands of people. Perhaps as an evangelist. With your energy and excitement, nothing can stand in your way. Keep hiding God's word in your heart. Take time to listen and be quick to obey Him. God will never disappoint you as long as you keep Him first in your life."

I got a little teary-eyed as she read these words. I began to imagine what Samuel would "do" when he gets older and how God will work through him. Samuel IS very energetic and excited and if God does call him to ministry, in whatever fashion, he will do A LOT with this energy and excitement!!! My prayer for Samuel is that he never lose that excitement throughout his life. That he always be the energetic, fun-loving, sweet, passionate little guy that he is. I pray that nothing will suppress his beautiful spirit. He is such a joy and I am so excited to see what his future holds. As for Sam, well he is just excited to get to ride the bus with Isaiah next year, to "Isaiah's school!" Oh to be a child again and not have a care in the world!!!

Here are some pics of this blessed event...