Lexie Reprospective

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019

Our granddaughter did get herself graduated from high school last Friday. Unfortunately, we were not able to be there. Well, we were able to be there, but, we did not make it. We were very excited about being there. We had planned our day accordingly. We had one major disconnect. Around 11:45 a.m. we received a text from our youngest, her dad: "Where are you? It starts at 12 noon and Lexie will be called first." We couldn't believe it. We had fixed firmly in our minds that it was Friday evening. We were actually outside in the yard when we received the message. We were crestfallen. The wife cried. We were so very sorry. I sent notes to everyone confessing our complete misunderstanding since we thought it was Friday evening at 6 p.m. Lexie was very understanding. She said she loved us. Her mom said it was a failure in communication. That was very kind as well. We had our plans made. We talked about it all week. We were going over earlier to try and miss the traffic. We certainly missed the traffic and everything else as well. At the end of it all, I tried to put it into some perspective. It wasn't meant to be and perhaps there was a reason we were not able to make it. It reminded me of something I used to drill into my people back in the day, "It's not only doing the right things but it is doing the right things ....right!"

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019

"Dear God, We pray for our graduates today and lift them before you. We thank you so much for these we love and for the work you are continuing to do in their lives. They are a gift to us and to many others. And during this season of new beginnings, we ask that you would make their way clear. We ask that you would keep their footsteps firm and remind them that you are with them, always. May they sense the freshness of your Spirit over their lives in amazing ways, may they be strengthened, instilled with hope, for the new roads you have in store." ~ copied

Our Lexie on the left and her cousin Morgan, graduating together this evening.

Okay. Let's see if I can close out the week with something that will be of interest to someone, somewhere. Due to the Memorial Day observance last Monday, it is a short work week (for most) Friday, and this one is on the last day of May, the 31st, 2019. Lord willing, this evening, we will be making the trek across the way to see our granddaughter Lexie Dee as she graduates from High School. She will finish her high school days on a high note, graduating Summa Cum Laud and on the Distinguished Honor Roll. Lexie will be entering the University of Texas, Austin, this fall. Our prayers go with her and all those who will be pursuing the next phase of their life adventure. May God bless. Amen.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

We received a copy of the letter stating our granddaughter, Lexie Dee, will be graduating from her high school class of about 1,000, with the top honor of Summa Cum Laude. This girl has worked so hard and has always excelled in her academic pursuits. She is in all advanced classes. She tutors other students. She has a parttime job. She will start in the fall at the University of Texas, Austin. We thank God for the talent and ability He has given to this young woman. We are thrilled for the potential she has and yes, we are proud of her. We know her parents, our youngest Rodney, and Mitzi, are too. May God continue to work in her life as she makes her way forward. Congratulations to our Lexie. We love you. MiMi and Poppy.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Happy 18th to our Lexie Dee!

Today. It is Wednesday, November 14, 2018. I do thank you for showing up today where I am sharing this new episode from The Home Office. Today is a special day in our family. It is our youngest son's youngest daughter's birthday. She turns 18 today. Happiest of birthdays to our Lexie Dee. Our Lexie is an amazing young woman and God has poured into her tremendous potential. She will be attending the University of Texas after graduating from high school. She had other choices, but, for as long as I can remember she has wanted to go to UT. Our prayers are for God's protection and leadership as she continues her journey here on the planet. Our love, forever and ever, Amen, MiMi and Poppy.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Is it bragging if it is nothing more than stating the facts? Ponder that one for a while.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday, September 19, 2018. I wanted to share how thankful we are for our granddaughter, Lexie Dee. She was named Homecoming Queen at her high school last week. That's quite an achievement when you consider she attends one of those mega schools with over 3,500 students. She is a senior. And, yes, I have trouble even processing that. She has always been a good student and has done well academically. She has her sights set on attending the University of Texas. She is the daughter of our Rodney and wife, Mitzi. We are thankful for the enabling giftedness that God has placed in this child. We are her grandparents. Proud grandparents. At the same time, we pray for her spiritual well-being as she continues her journey. We know that a relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, is the key to a meaningful life. And, to be honest, she reminds me of her MiMi when she was that age. Her MiMi wasn't the Homecoming Queen because they didn't have that program at her school, however, she was Miss Anacoco High School, therefore, I guess it runs in the family. I'm not done yet. And, her MiMi ended up dating and marrying me, the former Mr. Hornbeck High School. We are talking royalty here, or, upon further review, maybe it was Royal Crown Cola, (RC Cola as it was known back in the day.), with some peanuts floating in it for good measure. Talk about good! May God continue to bless our Lexie Dee! Amen.