A goodbye...

I’m always thankful for a new season of life and exciting adventures on the horizon. We have lots to look forward to as Dan graduates then we start packing to move out of Jenkins Hall in July and we welcome our first child into the world just a few months after that. As exciting as these times of change may be, they also make me rather nostalgic and there is this sort of homesickness feeling that comes over me.

I remember when I was graduating from middle school. Those last few days of my eighth grade year were filled with good-byes, hugs, yearbook signings and tears. Rather pathetic, I guess, to cry about leaving the 8th grade when I think of how much more there is to life beyond middle school. However, no matter how pathetic and naive, I did have one thing right – I knew that as of the last day I walked out of that middle school building, life would never be the same - everything would change.

I guess that’s where the nostalgic and homesick feeling sort of comes in. Things are always changing and change can be hard. Change means saying good-bye, leaving things we love and are comfortable with. It means entering into the unknown, taking risks and adjusting.

Aren’t you thankful that we serve a God who does not change?

While we say farewell to the Moody Bible Institute, professors, friends, for some Jenkins Hall, for some the city of Chicago, for some the United States… it is good to know that our unchanging God is present wherever we are. His years have no end, He remains faithful and His Word stands forever. If you are undergoing a time of change I pray that our steadfast, consistent and faithful God will be your stronghold and rock in the days and months to come.

I’ve been blessed by many of you in this season of my life. Thanks for a great year in SWF.

Love, Danica

One last profile...

What I'm reading: Emma by Jane Austen and The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

Favorite fast food restaurant: Chipotle

Likes: chocolate, lattes, my fish

Dislikes: morning

Hometown: Grand Junction, Colorado

Years married: 3

Work: Office Admin. for Facilities

When I'm not working/studying: I enjoy playing soccer, cooking and sleeping.

Plans after graduation: My husband will do a lot more schooling and I will continue to work in the city.

The end is near...

Reminder: Tonight is our last Student Wives meeting for the year. We hope to see you there.

This evening is also a time to honor our graduates as they prepare for a new season of life. Below you'll find profiles for a few of those graduates. Enjoy!

Heather York...

What I’m listening to: Jars of Clay Redemption Songs, Dean Martin, and the Corrina,Corrina soundtrack (Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday the really old stuff)

What I’m reading: The Bible (That is all I ever have time for.)

Favorite fast food restaurant: Taco Bell and In and Out (it's a west coast thing)

Likes: Sleeping in, watching movies with Jeremiah, having a clean house (it is rare), dancing with my girls and going out to eat

Dislikes: Having a busy week, rude people (even though I have been known to be), having to say good bye

Hometown: Detroit, Mi (really Garden City but no one know where that is)

Years married: 7 years!

Work at or in school: Jeremiah is going to school for pastoral

When I’m not working/studying: I am always working doing something around or out of our house. Now I am trying to work harder so I have free time to start packing.

Plans after graduation: At the end of June we are moving to Gordon Conwell in Boston, Ma where Jeremiah will be going to get his Mdiv. That will be another three more years. If any one knows anyone else that is going to Gordon I would love to hear about it.