last weekend I stepped back on campus and celebrated the anniversary of receiving a diploma with my name on it. 20 years ... has it really been that long? my years at grove city college really were the best of times, and it was great to relive a little of that for a weekend. there were times that it seemed almost like yesterday and others where it was obviously 20 years later. it was a great weekend sharing memories and families with those I was closest to. here are a few of my favorite sights of campus and around town:
much of my time on campus was spent with my college family-my friends and sorority sisters who became my family. many years and many miles have separated most of us, but the memories of the moments upon moments I spent with these three friends came rushing back to me.
ten years ago when this same photo was taken, it was two young moms with three young children. now look at us, a little older moms with three young adults and two young men. amazing how time passes.
she is my most treasured blessing that I left college with. in girl scouts, we used to sing "make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other's gold." as I grow older, I'm realizing popularity is not the name of the game. but having true friends who love you unconditionally, forgive you continually, and encourage you genuinely is the one true treasure of relationships. she is one true friend.
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I think your friendship with Lisa is going to last through the ages. It's a rare and special thing to have a friend like that. Lucky, lucky you.
you're a treasured blessing from those four years for sure! Isn't it funny that I can't remember the first time I met you...I just remember you being my friend, freshman year on! You're one of the big reasons that I have such wonderful memories of college. I'm so thankful for the friendship that we share. Isn't God good?!? I need some of those photos...you took some great shots! Isn't it funny too how I don't feel too terribly different than I did in college until I look at the photos! aaaack!
You are blessed to have a friend like that.
Wonderful photos of what looks to be a delightful weekend!
Now -- when are you going to start sharing photos of you and Lisa from 20 years ago?! :-)
I worked it out ...lol .. it is stitching under oaks and you are already friends!
of course you were at the reunion too! How awesome that you two were able to share this special weekend! and you brought your kiddos - more awesome. You two truly share a beautiful friendship - thanks for sharing it with us!
What a sweet post. You and Lisa are so lucky to have one another, it's wonderful to have such great friends!
I think it is wonderful that you two went to college together. Your friendship is truely special. I have a friend from college and it's fun to grow up with her. It's very cool to have a friend like that in my life for so long. She has outlasted many friends and relatives!
Awww, how sweet! I wondered if you and Lisa were just dear blogging buddies. Now I know the rest of the story! :) What a wonderful treasure a TRUE friend is! A blessing from God!
I am glad you have each other through thick and thin...:) Hold on to the rare gems that you both are!
What a sweet post! I love seeing photos of people growing up and changing like this! That is so awesome that you are still both dear friends (and bloggers too!)
A lovely post. You are very lucky to have each other! :)
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