My best friend graduated from MBI (Moody Bible Institute) this past Saturday. Martin and I went with my parents to celebrate her. It was a great trip. The weather was perfect. 70's and sunny for the most part. We did get rained on once but we were having so much fun on Michigan Avenue that I don't think any of us cared.
It's so exciting to watch a friend exit one phase of life and move on to another. Jessica has been so dear to me since about 9th grade. I think that makes her my oldest friend that I keep in touch with. I don't have grade school friends that I still know today so, my relationship with her is especially meaningful.
I really am SO proud of her! What a great accomplishment. She graduated with a degree in international studies. She'll be moving back to Michigan for the summer/fall and plans to return back to South Africa (I told you you would go back there if you went once!) in Jan. for at least a year. I'm expecting much longer though. I think Africa took a part of her heart just like it did mine a few years ago. Hopefully, I'll get to spend a few weekends with her before she leaves me again. I sense this will be the nature of our relationship for the rest of our lives. I would have it no other way, she has the biggest heart of anyone I know and for her not to share it with those in need would be wrong.
Here's to many many more wonderful years together Jessica! More pictures from Chicago are on my Flickr page
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