Alison's Graduates

May 2010

Alison Graduates from Taylor University

Sue and I are so proud of Alison!  She worked so hard these past 4 years earning money for school and studying hard to get good grades.  Her major was English Literature, with a minor in Sociology.  She also received a certificate for teaching English as a second language.  She graduated with high honors, receiving Magna Cum Laude.

Sue and I flew into Charletsville, VA from Germany and drove out to Taylor U. in Indiana with Sue's father and Hannah.  Hannah had already completed her second year at Cornerstone U. and was living with Sue's sister and dad in VA.  Sue's sister Judy flew in to attend Alison's graduation from Colorado.

Although we were tired and jet-lagging, it was nice to be together in the USA again. 

 "On the Road Again"....!

At a rest stop we discovered this truck full of piglets,..... so cute!

Alison had finished packing before we arrived!

After the ceremony Pictures:

Alison and her room mate, Kenzi

After graduation we packed up Sue's dad's van with Alison's possessions.

Sue and her "little sister", Judy.  It was a special treat for us that she came.  Alison's stayed with Judy and her family (cousins) in CO the summer after her first year in college.  That summer she worked at Focus on the Family.

As we went our separate ways, Sue's dad flew with Judy to spend time with them, the Franklins, in Colorado.

Then Sue and I, Alison, & Hannah drove back to Virginia, packed to the hilt with Alison's belongings!

 

Sue and her sister Lois in VA.

Enjoying a meal with Aunt Lois, Uncle Earl, and Justin.

Alison & Hannah remained at Aunt Lois's for several weeks to work at their B&B.  They made beds, did laundry, and served meals to back packers and other guests who flooded in during their stay.

For the past two years Alison baby-sat Phoebe, this little adopted girl.

Presently Alison is raising money to serve for 5 months in Uganda to help care for orphaned babies.

She will be doing this from August through December of this year.

Alison has also applied for the Peace Corps.  She is working through the application process and awaiting her appointment.  She will be serving for two years and will be teaching English.