Congrats Charles (Chase, Charlie) Nelson Anderson

Today, my 3rd son graduates from High School.  I can not believe how quickly this has gone by.  It seems just like yesterday that I was literally chasing him everywhere he went, thus his nickname was "Chase".  He came into this world fast, seriously.  His labor and delivery was so quick that his body temperature was very low and we had to lay under a heat lamp for several hours with him on my chest.  When I looked into those beautiful big blue eyes, my heart was captured.  He was mine.  As a toddler and child, he was not the easiest to raise.  He was persistent, active, funny, very active, talkative, very very active, compassionate and did I say active?  Some of my memories go back to the time that he was afraid of killer frogs in his bedroom.  Nightly we had to go in his room and hunt for the killer frogs before he would go to bed.  Others include him scolding his friend down the street for stepping on some flowers in a neighbors yard, and for breaking one of the 10 commandments.  I have watched him grow into a wonderful young man ready to meet the world.  His compassion and love of others is admirable.  His ability to make others feel good when they had the worst day are just a few of the qualities that he holds.  

Charlie - You have blessed my life greatly.  I am glad that God made you a part of our family and I am so proud of your accomplishments.  I know God has great things in store for you and I can't wait to see what you do with it.  You are an amazing young man and I love you from here to the moon and back.  Congrats on your big day today.  Go and find your path.

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