Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Well, our second summer here at
GBCC has come to an end. Although we
have a pretty busy fall, we look forward
to some quieter times.

Except for my computer crashing and out of service for
5 weeks, (I am still not caught up), and
Ruth, our wonderful Food Service Manager,
leaving us, we have had a great summer.

The thing about our summers is that
everything gets put on hold for a time. I am looking
forward to:

Having a cup of coffee for enjoyment, not because I need it to get me through the day;

Going for walks;

Blogging!

Going to regular stores instead of
Costco
Wholesale Club
Staples
Pool Supply
Etc...

Eating right;

Cooking [for just us];

Having a clean house;

Doing some yard work;

and

Corresponding with loved ones;

Katie worked on the Maintenance Crew this summer, and it was so fun to have her at home and to be able to snatch some special moments together.

The business helped me to not think about Katie going off to College, but inevitably we had to start getting ready. We were able to go to Buffalo one day to get stuff for her dorm room. We had a great day and we were successful in finding everything that she needed.

She went with a blue and green theme.


The day arrived...........


We got to the College about 1:00 in the afternoon and
got her moved in. You know the routine: Mom makes the bed and
Dad hooks up the printer......


There was a wonderful dedication service in the afternoon followed by a Bagpipe Recessional. The new students followed the Bagpiper out of the chapel and around the main part of campus. He played Amazing Grace and it was all quite moving.
The Bagpiper will lead them all in on the day of their commencement in four years.

There was a very long line of new students. Katie was toward the end.
They ended up on the steps of the chapel for a class picture.


Katie and her Roommate Genna.


Dr Suise theme: thing one and thing two


The good bye was very hard, but we know that this is a great fit for Katie. She is only 3 and a half hours a way. We already have plans to stop in and see her on our way to vacation next week.





"Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, giver of all good and perfect gifts, we thank You for these, our children, whom we now commit to the task of learning, and to growing in service to Your Kingdom. Grant that these, our children, may find in this, Your college, the love and the wisdom needed to illuminate the path to Your knowledge. Bless those who teach; enable them to walk in the light of Your everlasting Word. May your Spirit lead these students to become men and women of pure hearts, of upright purpose, of steadfast endeavor-to learn to do Your will. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, amen."

This prayer was in the bulletin.

5 comments:

Aly sun said...

Wow, wow, wow! So proud of Katie. Such a big step. Good job mama, I am so inspired by you.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe your Katie Dianne is in college! How did that happen?!! She will only grow into an even more wonderful daughter & woman these next few yrs.
Love you guys,
Aunt Dianne

Anonymous said...

That was funny what you said about the coffee and the stores. Very witty. Great post.

The Cowgirl's Typewriter said...

Is Katie Thing One or Thing Two?

Cute stuff!

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Morrish,
My name is Kris Miller and I serve on the Oak Springs Youth Ranch board with your wonderful daughter, Lisa. I have always liked Canada and Lisa told me about your blog, and I am enjoying it very much. It's like getting to travel out of Salem, OR, without dealing with the humidity and bugs of your summertime. Lisa is such a lovely young lady who obviously loves the Lord with all her heart, and seeks to serve Him. I enjoy working with her, and she gives my daughter Katharine horse riding lessons for the OSYR program. Lisa is an incredibly gifted, talented, and patient teacher, as well. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know, but thought you'd enjoy hearing what a wonderful blessing Lisa is, and she shines with Christ's light:) I can tell she got it from her family. Enjoying your blog, and I hope you enjoy your down time and a relaxed cup of coffee.
God bless you, Kris Miller