I attended [1] Clemson University’s December 2004 graduation ceremony this past Thursday, and would like to extend my congratulations to all of those who made it. Among them were some old friends and colleagues from as far back as ten years and more (before we ever thought of ourselves as “colleagues,” to be sure!). It was a remarkably bittersweet event, watching those I knew get their baccalaureate diplomas: on the one hand, I felt like I should have been there with them, but on the other hand, I wouldn’t really trade where I am right now, being used as I am in this specific way by the Lord, for anything. Nevertheless, I’m proud of them all, several of whom already have job offers and are moving on up and out.

Here’s to you, ladies & gentlemen, class of ‘04!

I attended [2] Clemson University’s December 2004 graduation ceremony this past Thursday, and would like to extend my congratulations to all of those who made it. Among them were some old friends and colleagues from as far back as ten years and more (before we ever thought of ourselves as “colleagues,” to be sure!). It was a remarkably bittersweet event, watching those I knew get their baccalaureate diplomas: on the one hand, I felt like I should have been there with them, but on the other hand, I wouldn’t really trade where I am right now, being used as I am in this specific way by the Lord, for anything. Nevertheless, I’m proud of them all, several of whom already have job offers and are moving on up and out.

Here’s to you, ladies & gentlemen, class of ‘04!