Happy Summer

Dear Friends, There are so many exciting things going on in each of your lives that it seems impossible to keep track of you all. It is so difficult to believe that it has already been a year since we were all together at Biola and even more difficult that as of May there aren't any more of us left at Biola. Congratulations to our graduates and to all the rest I hope you are all well.

I am relieved to announce that I have survived my first year at UCR. They didn't kick me out and they didn't scare me away but they sure tried! I feel that I am finally finding my niche in Riverside and am no longer dreading the next four years of my program. This summer I will be starting my research in full force since by this time next year I will have to present my idea for original research in order to advance to candidacy for my Ph.D. I am indebted to my family, my closest friends and my Bible study group for keeping me sane throughout this past year.

You know me, I gotta include family news and boyfriend news. My parents are much the same, though my dad is feeling the empty nest syndrome much more strongly than my mom. My mom is planning to begin a Masters degree at Talbot (in all her spare time!). Tim is going into his senior year at Biola but this summer is working part time at Biola. Anna just graduated from high school this past Tuesday (Valedictorian!!) and will start at Biola and Torrey in the fall. Anna's boyfriend, Bob, will also be attending Biola in fall. Brett moves to Malibu in two months to start a three year double degree program at Pepperdine Law. He will be pursuing his J.D. and M.A. in Dispute Resolution.

I miss you all and pray that you find joy in your jobs, your classes and even during the times of transition that I know some of you are experiencing!


Lydia