Ouachita Graduation

Friday, May 16th, Matt played hookie from school and we drove up to Arkadelphia early for Andrew and Alyssa's graduation that took place on Saturday.  We arrived just in time to feed John and eat lunch with Andrew and Alyssa. 

I did work-study for Molly at the health clinic all four years that I was at OBU, so I was excited to see that the clinic was still open when we got there!  She got a chance to meet John, he helped pass out medications to kids leaving for the summer, and they played for a while!

Once we were done visiting, we strolled over to the Science Building and got to visit with Elaine (secretary), Dr. Knight, and Dr. Jeffers for a bit.  It was nice getting to catch up and show off John!  Then we walked around the campus a bit more and then we met back up with Andrew.  Early evening, we went on to Malvern and checked into the hotel. All the grandparents, Mom, Dad, Rebecca and Taylor arrived shortly after and we ate dinner together.

We got up early on Saturday to make it to the graduation.  One of the cool things about OBU's graduation, is that they request for there to be no cheering or clapping, but instead you stand for the graduates who you know and love.  It's quiet and respectful with just birds chirping in the trees.  John did well and eventually passed out in Matt's arms.  We ate lunch at the DeGray Lake Resort and then hit the road back to Forney.  It was a great trip and I will miss having the excuse to go up to Ouachita every so often- that school has such a special place in my heart!

Dr. Horne starting the Ceremony

The Graduates!!

 All three kiddos are now graduates!