I have been absent from the blog for a few weeks because we have had SO MUCH of the travel and the goings-on! Hopefully we can catch up over the next few days, now that things here are calming down a bit.
The most important “happening” of the last few weeks was definitely this…
Southern Seminary Graduation - May 15, 2009
We were so proud to celebrate the “Mister” becoming the “Doctor”! What a moment! When Dr. Mohler asked us following the ceremony if we would change the journey, we could honesty say that we know that God has blessed us far beyond what we deserve.
I can remember walking into Norton Hall for the first time over ten years ago as we were making our plans to move to Louisville for Chris to work on his M.Div. During those days, the President’s Office was on the first floor, and the Dean of the School of Theology was on the second floor.
We made our way upstairs to meet with Dr. Danny Akin, and I remember thinking how dark and formal the building seemed. (Not to mention how scary those Revelation pictures were!)
I loved Dr. Akin from the first interview with him. I told Chris after we left, “I’d like to work for him someday.” Who knew that I would get that chance … twice?!
Who could imagine that ten years later I would know my way around that building almost as well as I know any other place? We had some great times there, made some great memories and wonderful friends, and learned more than we could ever imagine.
So, this marks the end of our seminary career. Yes, we will “return to walk under the beech trees,” but we won’t return as a student and a student wife.
The Dr. and Mrs.
Those days may be past, but we look forward with anticipation to how God is going to use those experiences to impact our future!
May 21, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Any student can appreciate the time and effort it takes to excel at life and studies. I like your comment about not deserving God’s love and gifts, but yet he still provides them for us each day of our lives. It is very humbling to be provided with such great love. I am so thankful that God has put Chris in a position of such a distinguished level. God grants us perseverance and he is a testimony to it. I really enjoy learning from him in class. Good for the both of you—I am certain that God is going to open wonderful doors of opportunity for the both of you. You kids be good—and go on vacation. Its been a long ten year journey. Love you both =)
June 11, 2009 at 10:08 am
Congratulations to both of you! To Chris for the wonderful accomplishment, and to you, because I know how vital a wife’s support is when making such a journey. I know God has, and will continue to bless your journey.