Old Friends

It's always a great joy for us when our graduates come back to visit. This week we have had five former ISOT/IGSL students who dropped in from all over the globe. I am not sure how and why everyone landed here at the same time . . . but it made this week so much fun for me. Here is Bridget from Nigeria, West Africa and Myrna from a Creative Access Nation. Others came from Thailand, Indonesia and the far-off Republic of Mindanao.

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We had long talks/shopping trips/shared meals/good times. It was really fun. One of my highlights was introducing some of our former students to some of our current students. This morning I was thinking about those who couldn't be here . . . the spouses of some of this week's visitors, and some other alumni I am longing to see. I thought, "Why do we always have to say goodbye? Why do we always have to be separated? I know the work they are doing is crucial, and I don't want them to stop. But I just wish we could be together, enjoying each other's company." Tears came to my eyes as I thought of people I am missing. And the Lord gently reminded me, "That day is coming!"

I was comforted, deeply, by that reminder. Because I believe that day IS coming!

My Baby is Growing!

Yeah, I call him MY baby! If a day goes by when I don't see him, I miss him like crazy. I guess we bonded, during those early hours when we looked into each other's eyes! He just had his two-week check-up, and he has gained almost a pound. Mom is doing a great job. I am so proud of her!

These next few beautiful photos were taken by Shelby, who is experimenting with her brand new camera. Isn't she a great photographer? Someday when she is famous I will tell the world that I discovered her talent.

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My Wonderful Team

I work with some great people. That's what I love about my life! Some are professors, some are students, some are employees. And I live a life of endless variety! One of my objectives with this blog is to try to show you some glimpses of that variety. On Thursday, some of the other lady professors and I threw a surprise birthday party for Shelby, who is my assistant in our Student Services Department office. That's Shelby on the right. On the left is my colleague Lut, who is one of the most creative party planners I've ever met!

We (the lady professors) were having a lunch date together, and Shelby thought she was taking pictures for our party. So she was very surprised when it turned out the party was for her.

She has been married for almost a year, so it was sort of a combination of a birthday party and "wife shower" for her. We gave lots of advice (that's what older ladies always do with younger ladies, right???) and gifts, and laughed a lot.