Theater banquet tonight: all the awards, accolades, tears and drama (it was a theater event, after all) have me reminiscing.

I’ll have much more to say over the next few weeks as we approach graduation, my beautiful Bethany, but right now I just want to say how proud I am of you. You have played every part, from trees and sea horses to lead roles, with passion and with excellence. You poured out your grief on the dark hills of Lockerbie, you’ve played villains and nuns, you’ve played the lonely and the funny. You’ve kept us enthralled.

Tthrough it all, you’ve been true to Jesus and have been a light to your friends. You have no idea how much I respect your walk.

I’m looking forward to the next part of your journey.

I love you, my lovely one.