Today we had the opportunity to sit with our daughter while our son-in-law graduated from Southeastern Seminary. There was such an air of excitement in that chapel. Before they handed out the diplomas they asked all the spouses of the graduates to stand. The President of the Seminary spoke of the sacrifices these people made. As I looked at the faces of mostly young ladies, there was such pride in the accomplishments made by their husbands. I didn't see any signs of bitterness because of what they went through to allow these men to graduate. Instead, all you could see was glowing smiles, knowing that together they had done what the Lord had led them to do.
I remember back when Randy was in Seminary. He would have to commute 5 hours every day to get to school, and then come home and pastor a church. It was a really hard time but we got through it.
What about you? Do you remember when your husband was in school? Seminary years were difficult at best. If you lived on campus, the housing was usually not the best in the world. There was no extra money -- at all!!! There was little time to go do anything with him (not that you had money to spend anyway) and when he was home, he was usually studying, which meant he couldn't help alot with the children or with chores.
But you know, there were some good times. Some of the friends we met while in seminary are still some of our best friends. And we definitely made some memories.
What are some things that you remember from your seminary days? I would love for you to share them with me. I would like to give them to my daughter in a booklet as a rememberance. So, if you don't mind, take a few seconds and reply to this and let me hear from you. I think it would be hysterical to hear some of your experiences.
Thanks...and happy remembering!
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