Granny's House, along with several other local charities, is participating in Cost Cutters' Charity Fundraiser again this year. What a great opportunity!!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Cost Cutters' Fundraiser
Granny's House, along with several other local charities, is participating in Cost Cutters' Charity Fundraiser again this year. What a great opportunity!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Congratulations Granny’s House Graduates!
Everyone knows that high school graduation is an important stepping-stone in life and, if missed, you may end up settling for “Plan B” or, perhaps, even “Plan C.” Our heart’s desire at Granny’s House is for every kid we meet to grab hold of “Plan A!”
What a thrill it was to attend Hickman High School’s Graduation Ceremony at Mizzou Arena last week to see Vernita Chapman and Arreal Nelson (“LuLu”) walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. These girls have pushed through obstacles, held fast to their dream of getting an education and have now received their prize: that coveted piece of paper that spells “S-U-C-C-E-S-S!” CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!! We are soooooo proud of you!
Vernita Chapman is in the process of enlisting in the military
Arreal Nelson with Poppi, whom she affectionately calls “My Grandpa;” Arreal wants to work with young children.
The final cap toss!
P. S. Congratulations to Granny’s House Alumni Graduates!!
During Hickman High School’s graduation ceremony, I was amazed to hear names called that I recognized…recognized because they were “Granny’s House kids” during our early history in ‘01 and ‘02.
Ashley Brinker, Ja’haila Bradford and Jasmine Washington were in our very first Princess Academy graduating class of 2002. Kimonie Sutton, Dominique Prince, Samual Darty,* De’Andre Washington* and Na'Keetra Prince** were also among the little kids that we’d often see running across the front yard at Granny’s House back then.
How awesome to know that, though, they were no longer hanging out with us at Granny’s House, they stayed on track, finished their course work and graduated. We are awed by God’s faithfulness to all the kids who have crossed our threshold over the past nine years! -Granny Pam
*Rock Bridge High School Graduates
**Southern Boone County High School Graduate
Columbia Tribune Photo from Princess Academy Graduation 2002. Jasmine Washington, 11, Kiaren Houston, 10, Detricia Darty, 14, Rachel Foster, 12, Tabatha Yetman, 11, Kathran Haefling, 14, and Ashley Brinker, 10
Ja’haila Bradford with Gayla Miller, Princess Academy workshop leader
Ashley Brinker with Jane Williams, Princess Academy workshop leader
Ashley Brinker (second from right) with Dr. Debbye Turner at Princess Academy Graduation ‘02
Samuel Darty at Granny’s House Birthday Party, ‘02
Kimonie Sutton at Granny’s House
De’Andre Washington, far left hanging out with Granny Pam
Na'Keetra after her graduation ceremony at Southern Boone High School!
What a thrill it was to attend Hickman High School’s Graduation Ceremony at Mizzou Arena last week to see Vernita Chapman and Arreal Nelson (“LuLu”) walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. These girls have pushed through obstacles, held fast to their dream of getting an education and have now received their prize: that coveted piece of paper that spells “S-U-C-C-E-S-S!” CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!! We are soooooo proud of you!
Vernita Chapman is in the process of enlisting in the military
Arreal Nelson with Poppi, whom she affectionately calls “My Grandpa;” Arreal wants to work with young children.
The final cap toss!P. S. Congratulations to Granny’s House Alumni Graduates!!
During Hickman High School’s graduation ceremony, I was amazed to hear names called that I recognized…recognized because they were “Granny’s House kids” during our early history in ‘01 and ‘02.
Ashley Brinker, Ja’haila Bradford and Jasmine Washington were in our very first Princess Academy graduating class of 2002. Kimonie Sutton, Dominique Prince, Samual Darty,* De’Andre Washington* and Na'Keetra Prince** were also among the little kids that we’d often see running across the front yard at Granny’s House back then.
How awesome to know that, though, they were no longer hanging out with us at Granny’s House, they stayed on track, finished their course work and graduated. We are awed by God’s faithfulness to all the kids who have crossed our threshold over the past nine years! -Granny Pam
*Rock Bridge High School Graduates
**Southern Boone County High School Graduate
Columbia Tribune Photo from Princess Academy Graduation 2002. Jasmine Washington, 11, Kiaren Houston, 10, Detricia Darty, 14, Rachel Foster, 12, Tabatha Yetman, 11, Kathran Haefling, 14, and Ashley Brinker, 10
Ja’haila Bradford with Gayla Miller, Princess Academy workshop leader
Ashley Brinker with Jane Williams, Princess Academy workshop leader
Ashley Brinker (second from right) with Dr. Debbye Turner at Princess Academy Graduation ‘02
Samuel Darty at Granny’s House Birthday Party, ‘02
Kimonie Sutton at Granny’s House
De’Andre Washington, far left hanging out with Granny Pam
Na'Keetra after her graduation ceremony at Southern Boone High School!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
What would I do when I grow up...
Yesterday, as I was picking up Randy (one of our 11 year old young men) from home for his first day of golf camp, he insisted I come inside and read something he had written on his computer. This is what I saw...
What would I do when I Grow up (and more stuff)
I would help young children when they need it. I will teach them about the bible and how it first started. I will teach them everything I know. I WILL work at a Church for young kids. I will also be a man about my own mistakes and problems I will be helpful to one another and treat them the way I want to be treated. I will be a leader not a follower. I will be myself. I will not fear because I have Jesus in my heart I will study the bible if I’m confused. I will always remember what angie,marykate,granny pam,poppie,tyler,nick,scott, Demarco did for me thank you so much for everything I have so much respect for all of you thanks for everything.
Randy R. James
Randy is a member of our Son's of the King group, and is really becoming a leader among the Granny's House kids. He is an amazing young man and we can't wait to see what God has in store for him!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Fun in the Sun!
With only two more days of school until Summer Break...the kids are anxiously awaiting spending all day playing in the sun! Here are some pics of the kids this past week enjoying the hot weather!!
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