I’m so happy to announce that this sweet young man, who you all have been praying for since he was nine, finished his last classes of high school this week. Not only did he finish but he did it a whole year early. Why a year early? When he finished his sixth grade year he was well ahead of where he needed to be both academically and in his maturity. He was constantly challenging himself and so we had an opportunity to move into an 8th grade homeschool co-op that would challenge him even more. If it proved to be too much we could always change courses. He continued to enjoy challenging himself and by the end of the year it was evident we had made the right choice and that he was ready for high school. He has worked so incredibly hard. Taking honors courses his first three years of high school. He managed to get Student of the quarter three out of his four years. He pushed himself out of his comfort zone and joined theatre, improv, and the playwrights. He was involved in Students For Life where he wasn’t afraid to tackle important issues. He persevered in difficult times. He never let his constant fatigue, doctors appointments, and hospital visits effect his grades and because of that he will graduate with high honors.
Noah has only ever wanted to go to one college……..Biola. We told him that he would have to work extremely hard and apply for scholarships. We told him it was very expensive but that if it was where he was suppose to be God would make a way. God did make a way. Because of Noah’s SAT scores and GPA he was able to get the Dean’s Scholarship, Grants, and a few others. He will be moving to the dorms this fall where he intends to pursue a degree in accounting. To say he is excited is an understatement. When everything was being canceled, his senior trip, shows, awards night, prom, and graduation. All that was on his mind was if he would be able to move in to the dorms. He is so ready.
If you couldn’t tell by the first two paragraphs I’m so extremely proud of my boy. I’m not just proud of his academic efforts though. I’m proud of his character and his desire to be a light. His desire to be surrounded by people who challenge his faith and cause him to grow. I’m inspired by his acceptance of difficulty. His ability to adapt. I have no doubts he will do great things for the Lord.
So many of you have been praying for Noah for years. We are so grateful for you and very much still covet your prayers for our dear boy. His heart is still very sick and he continues to slowly progress in this disease causing fatigue and muscle weakness. He is monitored closely and has lots of appointments and tests that we are hoping to get done before the fall semester.
If you live locally and would like to help celebrate our boy. Noah, along with a few of his buddies will be having a drive by celebration. We would love for you to say hi , pick up a treat from us, and drop off any words of wisdom for Noah as he embarks on this new season of his life. The celebration will be Thursday June 4th from 4-6 in La Mirada at 14435 Garden Hill Park on the Valeda Drive side near the amphitheatre.
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