Monmouth College, How I Love Thee

 The Monmouth College emblem during baccalaureate looked so beautiful.  The organist played so wonderfully and I cannot describe to you the amazing atmosphere throughout the service.  Monmouth College has meant so much to me over the past few years and I am thankful for all the professors and staff that have helped me develop into the woman I am today. 

 Walking across the stage and shaking President Ditzler's hand was a very exciting moment for me.  Chris Johnson, our registrar behind me, said that Lucas graduated first though since he is in front of me!  :) 

Me and my proud hubby!  Thank you Travis for always encouraging me and pushing me to get my homework done!  :)  PS.. He's smiling in this picture only because I'm grabbing his butt!  Haha!

And then there were three

Travis and I found out on Thursday, December 23rd that we are expecting!  I felt weird for a few days and just knew something was different.  I was only two days late when I took the home pregnancy test and when it came back positive I was actually pleasantly surprised!  The doctor said that we are due around August 30, 2011.  We are very excited and cannot wait to have our precious baby!  Although I have been somewhat sick, I feel proud to be growing a little tiny baby within me and this makes all of the sick feelings worthwhile.  I just cannot wait until we get past the first three months because like most pregnant women, I am nervous about my first pregnancy and having a healthy baby.  I'm praying that God will bless this child and keep him/her safe.  I am glad that God has blessed our marriage in such an awesome way!

Bittersweet Finish

My senior research presentation, "A Rural Community Social Service Assessment" is tomorrow evening.  Although I am glad to finally be done with this intense project, it is bittersweet.  This last semester has been an enjoyable one.  Only one of my classes were outside of my field of interest, which made my motivation stay high.  :)  I was motivated to read, enjoyed writing the papers, and had only one final exam.  I feel blessed to have had such an amazing final semester!

Last Day as an Undergrad

Tomorrow marks the completion of my time as an undergrad at Monmouth College.  Today was the last Christmas Convocation that I will participate in as a MC student.  Monday will be my last presentation in front of a class of my peers. 

My education at Monmouth truly has made me a better citizen and a better person.  I know understand the true meaning of relationship building, of taking time to make friends with professors, and of service to community.  I appreciate dearly all of the opportunities that Monmouth College offered me and I thank the Lord that I was so blessed to be able to attend such a wonderful college.  Next week marks the next chapter of my life and I pray that God opens doors.