So, our blog begins with the closing of a chapter. After spending nearly 10 years of our lives at Union University, God is calling us on "to a land we know not" as I've taken to calling it. I know we could not be embarking on this new adventure without the preparation our time at Union has given us. Between the two of us, we have earned 3.5 degrees (i never did finish that graduate degree - something to work toward in the future), lived in 8 different dorm rooms (including my 7 semester residence in dear E-31), been to approx. 240 chapel services, written over 500 pages of papers and essays, and helped clean up after 2 tornadoes.
Thank you to our Union family for your consistent encouragement, support, and guidance. Your influence has made us who we are today and we are grateful.
The bad news is that we have to say good-bye to so many people and even places that have been milestones in our lives. The good news is that the closing of a chapter means the beginning of a new one - with new lessons to learn, memories to make, friends to meet, and ways to see God at work in our lives.
Welcome to the blog world Trautman's!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that for the past several years that we've got to live near each other and draw closer as a family. I'll miss you both, but I am so very excited about this new chapter in your lives (including being an aunt)!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Valerie !! Found the blog and have bookmarked it.I loved your words.I can tell it's going to be fun reading your posts :)
ReplyDeleteHave a SAFE trip to Syracuse and check in when you can.We miss you already :(