Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Yappy Yeaster!







A college friend and I always greeted one another by saying "Yappy Yeaster". She and I brought it back this year on FaceBook! We began celebrating the day with SS and church. Then we stopped by the Hills house for hotdogs and then we were on to the lake! Sara and Lauren skiied; Alaina tried -- twice! I was so proud of her! Ally hopped in the lake for only a few minutes. Still pretty cold!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Prom!









Sara's prom was on April 16. We made it home from Asbury the night before in a major storm. But Saturday was clear, sunny and crisp. Just perfect! She was just beautiful. So proud! She and Austin looked great together and they all had so much fun.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Asbury Visit


Last weekend, Sara and I made a quick trip to KY to visit Asbury University (which happens to be our Alma Mater). My mom rode along too and visited an old friend that lived nearby. After dropping mom off, Sara and I continued the drive up to Wilmore (just outside of Lexington). Since I had never driven that specific route before, I pulled out the GPS and decided to just let it lead the way. Sara was driving and I knew we were close to Wilmore (aka, the "Holy City" - KY version) and we made a left turn as Garmin instructed. Soon we found ourself on a narrowing road and, although it was paved, continued to narrow and curve and curve some more! We were laughing at first, but soon got a bit nervous. Finally we rounded a curve (Garmin saying we were only 1 mile from our destination) and what did we see? A CREEK (that was more like a river) flowing right over the road!!! On the other side of this creek continued our road! We just laughed ... and we stopped too. And then what? Why, take some pictures, of course!

After our little creek in the road adventure, we made it to Asbury and walked around campus. Many things are the same but many things are different -- new and exciting changes. There is something about that place - you can just feel it. Well, at least I can. Such a feeling of comfort and security and that you are "in the right place". I saw a few friends (Kellie, Tim, Tricia, Mark) and a few folks that I knew from "back in the day". Sara stayed in the dorm with one of my college friends' daughters. She stayed right there in Kresge 1st West - the same unit that I called home for 3 of my 4 years at Asbury. I think Sara liked it; although, it is far from home, 7 hours. My prayer for her is that she seeks God's guidance in this decision. My prayer is that He leads her to Wilmore!!! And her 3 younger sisters when the time comes. I think I will be working till I'm 80, but I'll do it!! (well, I'd rather not, haha!).