OUR VERY FIRST PROM!!!!

Well, this family did it again, we had another FIRST and it was wonderful. Let me start out by saying that we have six adult children and one who is about to bust his way to adulthood in about two weeks. That would be Jeremy and tonight was his first night to out shine us all. He is the first one to go to a real honest to goodness Prom. When I went to school, it was a Junior Senior Banquet. As for our other adult children, none of the others have done this, for many reasons. Jesse is still in school, so his prom will be coming. Tonight it was all about Jeremy!!!

He started out just clowning around with Michael, our oldest. They had fun just messing around and have fun, shooting a few hoops and joking all day. Michael told him just how proud of him he really was. It meant a lot to Jeremy.

Then we have Jeremy all showered and really kind of nervous just waiting for the time to get here to put on his Tux. He is rather anxious to see Kayla and to get this show on the road. We are tickled as we are not use to seeing him this way. It was really cute.

What a handsome young man. Jeremy really looked nice. He is dressed and the count down till Kayla arrives is now here. It is hard to tell ya'll just how anxious he is. I just love him so much.



It might have been better if I knew how to pin this thing on. But Jeremy was still happy and again just ready for Kayla to get here.








Another silly moment with his little friend. Hurry up Kayla......LOL



Here she is. They are just beyond a great looking couple. They are both so happy and yet there is still more pictures to be taken.



Finally, the last picture. The night they have been waiting for is just ahead and as all adults know, it will be over fast. Still the joy of watching them and the excitement of listening to them plan for the big evening.

Well, it is a little hard to write, but I cried when they were leaving. I held it together and then as most of my friends know, I am a crier, so I did my thing and broke down and cried. Jeremy will never probably really know just how proud Merrill and I are of him. He was thrown on a path that was not always easy. He became ours at age 7. He has taken everything he was given and he has run with it. He has done all he knew how to do to make his path work for him. This next month is a whirlwind of excitement for him and for his family.

He will fast be turning 18. Then he will have his graduation party, next his graduation and then if all goes as planned, he will start working in a field he loves and is so dear to his heart. That is working with adults and children with disabilities. He is a natural.

We love you Jeremy. We are so proud that God brought you to us and allowed us to be your Mom and Dad. We are so excited about watching you grow. You have turned in to a mighty fine young man. Thank You for letting us be your parents.