Alyssa

Alyssa is Known to Papa as, Granddaughter #1. She is 17 years old. She has been a delight to our hearts since the first moment, we layed eyes on her in the delivery room. We told ourselves, we are not going to be like all these crazy grandparents we know. We will not, act all goofy and take 200 pictures , the first day she arrives and show them to everyone. OH WELL... We Did. Alyssa is such a part of our lives. We have watched her grow into the sweet, polite, respectful, loving, caring, obedient young lady, she is today. She loves God, above all and she has allowed Him to lead her daily. This love for God, is so apparent in the way she loves her parents and desires and strives, to be completely obedient as, they love and lead her daily. She loves her 2 sisters. Madison 11 yrs,& Abigail 9yrs and her little brother, Elijah 4 yrs. She realizes, that God has set her in the position within her family, that SHE IS THE EXAMPLE. The siblings love her dearly, they look up to her, they want to be like her. Alyssa, is always anxious for her sisters & brother to do the right thing. She is the example, that God would have her to be. We, as her grandparents could not be more proud of the young lady she has become. We know and she knows, it is because, she has allowed God to lead her daily. Alyssa, you keep a tender heart, you keep your eyes on God above and walk with him daily, as you have strived to do for a long time. Papa & I remember, once you said to us....." it is not how I live everyday of my life, BUT, How I live every second of my life, that really matters." We need to all look at EACH SECOND of our life, JUST LIKE THAT!!!! Alyssa, Papa & Granny love you with all our hearts!!!!

Madison

Madison, Granddaughter # 2 arrived on August 29, 1996. Alyssa, had prayed & prayed for a baby sister and here you were. We walked into the delivery room as the nurse was placing you under the light. Papa lifted Alyssa up to see you & she said, "There She Is". It's like she had waited all this time for you and now you were, " REAL." Alyssa was so excited to have a baby sister to love and help care for. Oh Yes, we took 200 pictures the first day and showed them to everyone we knew (and didn't know). What a Beautiful Baby Girl you were from the very moment you arrived and you still are. You amazed all of us, as you set up, walked, talked, ran, did things way before babies usually do. As you grew a little older, you would follow behind Alyssa all the time. You have always loved babies and want to help with them. When you were about 15 1/2 months old, your baby sister, Abigail arrived. From the moment she arrived, you wanted to hold her, feed her, look after her...and before your mama new it, you were changing her diaper. Then, Elijah arrived in 2003. It was, " I'll Take care of the baby" all over again. Madison, you have always wanted to care for babies. It is so apparent, that you love Alyssa, Abigail & Elijah with all your heart. It is clear the way you love & respect your daddy & mama. We are so thankful, that they strive daily to lead you in a walk with the Lord. You have brought such joy & blessings to our hearts, as we have watched you grow into the most Beautiful, sweet, loving, caring, respectful young lady you are today. We have admired how you use your intelligence to better things & to help others. The way you are always thinking ahead, of the situation at hand, ( it's; "what if & what if "; your brain wheels are always turning). Papa & I are so proud of you. In many ways you are quiet; then there are times when you are the jokster in the room. Papa loves that in you!! You are happiness, joy & love wherever you are. Papa & I have loved the past 11 years with you in our lives....you are a delight!! Madison, you have a strong spirit. Always give that spirit, to the Lord and allow Him, to daily control your life. Papa & I will continue to pray for you daily. We love you with all our hearts!!!!!!

Madison