She did it! Our baby girl is an official college graduate...we are so proud of her accomplishments. Our weekend started with leaving Columbus after Tom's 17th radiation treatment on Friday. We arrived in Winona Lake, IN around 5:30 p.m. We met Zac & Sarah at Bob Evans along with Zac's brother Matt, his wife Amanda and their darling daughters, Addison & Aubree. After checking into our hotel and meeting up with Lisa's parents we arrived at the dessert reception at Grace College for the graduates and their families. Tom was extremely tired but we were able to meet several of Sarah's professors and friends before retiring to the hotel.
Saturday morning started early with the graduation ceremony beginning at 9:00 a.m. We are so thankful to Zac's parents, Lisa's parents, Zac & Matt arriving early enough to save seats for all of us. Tom's brother, Terry along with his wife, Joyce, our nephew Luke & his fiance Jessica, our nieces Leah and Cherith, surprised Tom with their coming from Bourbonnais, IL! Tears flowed freely as we greeted them...what a special moment for us to have. Sarah had 23 family members there to support, encourage and cheer her on! What an accomlishment graduating magna cum laude. A beautiful ceremony that made us realize how many people prayed for Tom to be able to enjoy this day and here we were taking it all in...to God be the glory. If there is one regret...I didn't get enough pictures...no pictures of our whole group.
After the graduation ceremony we took those who had not seen Zac & Sarah's apartment for a quick "tour" of their abode. Dear friends of Zac & Sarah offered their home for Sarah's celebration cookout! We are so thankful to Dr. Matt & Kate Harmon for opening their beautiful home to us! Matt grilled the "Hess" burgers & brats while Kate had the kitchen ready to feed the "flock"! Thank you to Zac's parents for providing the hamburgers, delicious bean medley & fruit slush! I don't think anyone went away hungry and the rain held off until the grilling was finished...thank you, Lord! The food and fellowship was so special. Tom even had one and a half hamburgers!! This is the most food he's eaten in a long time...just a
little out of the "healthy" zone he's been on! We are so thankful the Lord gave him the energy and stamina he needed...thank you for praying.
"The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
James 5:16
3 comments:
Praise God for His faithfulness. I felt confident that you would have a wonderful time and that Tom would hold up under all the activity. Congratulations on having a new college graduate in the family.
Congratulations!! Great pictures of everyone and I am thanking God that He gave Tom the energy to enjoy celebrating Sarah's graduation activities. Rejoicing with you in another milestone in your family.
Praise the Lord!!!! Congrats to you Sarah - you are on special young lady!
AM
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