05/29/2026
Seeing all of my boys graduate high school is something that means more to me than words can explain.
School was never easy for either of us. We met in high school—a freshman and a junior—just two kids trying to figure life out. Not long after, life took us down a path neither of us expected. We became young parents and had to grow up faster than most.
There were struggles, setbacks, and seasons where simply making it through the day felt like an accomplishment. I eventually earned my diploma as an adult, taking a different path than many people imagined.
That’s why moments like this feel so emotional.
When I see our children holding their diplomas, I don’t just see a graduation. I see years of sacrifice, resilience, and determination. I see a family story that kept moving forward despite every obstacle.
For those who didn’t take the traditional path, for the teen parents, for the kids who struggled in school, for anyone who ever felt behind—your story isn’t over.
Sometimes the greatest victories aren’t about how you start. They’re about refusing to quit.
Watching the last of our original trio (before Levi) graduate high school feels incredibly special and is a reminder that every challenge, every sacrifice, and every hard season was worth it. 🎓🤍
Now we get to do it all over again with Levi in 14 years. ❤️🎓
05/29/2026