However, I have to be honest and say that I didn't really come back for that graduation ceremony. Instead, I made a promise to a trio of students that attend Oaks that I would return for their graduation: Lindsay Cooper, Dani Germann, and Thomas Johnson. For me to leave at this time of year when we have visitors coming to Uganda from the US...actually, there are 5 students from Westmont College staying at my "house" the whole time I was gone...was a concern of mine. But I had to go to their graduation. I've known Dani and Thomas for years from youth group and had the privilege to coach both Dani and Coop in basketball for two years. I think as a teacher, youth leader, mentor, etc. you always look for some fruit from your work. As I began to read through the program during the Oaks graduation, someone pointed out my name in the program in Dani's section; then I turned to Coopster's section then Thomas'. I couldn't believe that they had all recognized me as someone who made an impact on their lives. Not that it wouldn't have been worth the trip anyway, but what a blessing. I love you three so much and am so proud of you. I hope we have many more great times together laughing!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Graduations
I just had a very blessed trip to the US. It was super short: only 12 days. Some people asked why so short. Well, the purpose of my trip was to attend some graduations. The Class of 2009 includes students from my second year of teaching 6th grade. It was by far and away my favorite class. I'm not sure if I can remember all of their names from that year, but I will always remember that class: Madi, Favy, Brina, Kelsey, Eric/Harry, Britt, Hillbilly, Lizzy, Thomas, and many more (sorry if I forgot people here) I can't believe that they are graduating and going off to college. That's just crazy to me. But as sad as it is to say, I didn't keep in close contact with most of them or maybe vice versa. I've seen them in passing at church, football and basketball games, and around town. I was blessed to attend Hillcrest graduation and pray for Brittany. She has been a close friend for a long time and I hope that will continue. To be asked to pray for her at graduation was a blessing and an encouragement to me that an impact was made on her. Thanks for that Brittany!
However, I have to be honest and say that I didn't really come back for that graduation ceremony. Instead, I made a promise to a trio of students that attend Oaks that I would return for their graduation: Lindsay Cooper, Dani Germann, and Thomas Johnson. For me to leave at this time of year when we have visitors coming to Uganda from the US...actually, there are 5 students from Westmont College staying at my "house" the whole time I was gone...was a concern of mine. But I had to go to their graduation. I've known Dani and Thomas for years from youth group and had the privilege to coach both Dani and Coop in basketball for two years. I think as a teacher, youth leader, mentor, etc. you always look for some fruit from your work. As I began to read through the program during the Oaks graduation, someone pointed out my name in the program in Dani's section; then I turned to Coopster's section then Thomas'. I couldn't believe that they had all recognized me as someone who made an impact on their lives. Not that it wouldn't have been worth the trip anyway, but what a blessing. I love you three so much and am so proud of you. I hope we have many more great times together laughing!!
However, I have to be honest and say that I didn't really come back for that graduation ceremony. Instead, I made a promise to a trio of students that attend Oaks that I would return for their graduation: Lindsay Cooper, Dani Germann, and Thomas Johnson. For me to leave at this time of year when we have visitors coming to Uganda from the US...actually, there are 5 students from Westmont College staying at my "house" the whole time I was gone...was a concern of mine. But I had to go to their graduation. I've known Dani and Thomas for years from youth group and had the privilege to coach both Dani and Coop in basketball for two years. I think as a teacher, youth leader, mentor, etc. you always look for some fruit from your work. As I began to read through the program during the Oaks graduation, someone pointed out my name in the program in Dani's section; then I turned to Coopster's section then Thomas'. I couldn't believe that they had all recognized me as someone who made an impact on their lives. Not that it wouldn't have been worth the trip anyway, but what a blessing. I love you three so much and am so proud of you. I hope we have many more great times together laughing!!
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