Kendall

Oh, MAN - that’s excellent news. What a blessing for her and for you guys. We rejoice with you and your whole family.:happy:
 
Soooo cool Spare! Congrats to Kendall on her graduation! I've put 1 through college and the other one is in her last year. I'm looking forward to a nice raise after this spring! :sly:
 
I forgot to mention, Kendall had her back surgery last summer, she's got two rods attached to her spinal column, don't know if she'll be ready for a boat ride this spring, but otherwise she's doing good. She starts at Winthrop next fall, my oldest(Kaylee) starts her masters program this summer. She changed her major to child health, she will end up working with sick kids in the hospital(giving back).

i went back thru this thread, and I'll have to admit, it gets a little emotional remembering some of it. I was going thru all the great comments, and hate most of those members aren't around any more.
 
It’s good for Kaylee that she has a loving family. I’d think it would be pretty hard work dealing with sick kids all day. I was talking with a county detective a while back, just off patrol and into the detective business, mostly dealing with badly treated kids - very tough job, but with a chance to really make a difference.

Hard to see sick kids, but rewarding to be able to be helpful.

Please tell Kendall we’re praying for her again for speedy recovery and some boat time with her Pop.
 
Hit a milestone last week, We dropped Kendall of at Winthrop University in Rock Hill SC, to start her freshman year. Seemed just like yesterday that she was going thru all her illness. Been a long, hard ride for sure. She is joining her older sister that is in Graduate school at Winthrop. After getting Kendall settled in, the wife and I drove to Sneads Ferry and enjoyed a long weekend, mostly watching it rain. It softened the blow a bit that both my girls are off to college, got an empty nest now. Hopefully I'll have more time to fish now.
 
Big day for all parties involved, congrats to everyone.

Amazing how big a house gets when all the kids are gone. Best wishes for all
 
Spare, please send my congratulations to Kendall and my congratulations to you on the new empty nest! Our 2nd daughter just graduated from UNCW and took a position as an art teacher in Greensboro NC. We got to enjoy an empty nest for a solid 4 years, but now the nest has been filled again as she moved back home for a while until she gets the next chapter figured out. Our oldest daughter graduated a couple years ago from NC State and has been a math teacher in Winston-Salem NC ever since. She and her high school sweetheart got married in 2020. I'm so proud of both of them (and my son in law)! Also proud of me and my wife for making it through all of the struggles that go along with raising children. Hats off to you and your wife for raising your daughter right and for all of the extra things y'all had to deal with along the way. Now sit back and enjoy the empty nest and figure out how you are going to pay for all the tuition, books, rent, meal plans, transportation, power bills, etc. etc. etc. etc. Just kidding - sort of...I'm sure you either have a plan or will figure it out. LOL
 
That is excellent news - looks like everyone’s prayers didn’t go astray and Kendall’s bravery and your great hard work parenting are rewarded. Couldn’t happen to nicer, more generous folks.
 
Who says prayers don't work? Kendall is a great example of their power. Happy she got through her back surgery ok and great she's starting school.
This has been a long, emotional thread full of ups and downs. Happiness for kids that made it, sadness for those that fought their last battle. All will forever remain in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this with us Spare. Much love to Kendall and all the kids. <3
 
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