I’ve always loved the idea that graduations are commencements; they are endings which are beginnings – they are dénouement.
Pascal’s leap of faith
This past weekend was my hooding/commencement for my Doctor of Ministry from GFU. My dad & mum, and Lynette’s dad & mum both made the trek down from Canada to join Lynette, Pascal and I in the celebration of this milestone.
Dad & mum Klassen, Mum & Dad Friesen, Pascal
My folks and Lynette’s folks, have been incredibly supportive throughout the process of my studies, often in very tangible ways: staying with Lynette and Pascal while I traveled, fixing our water spouts, mowing our lawn, helping us financially, editing my writing, words of encouragement and constant prayers. Thank you dad & mum and dad & mum. I love you, we couldn’t have completed this without you.
Lynette and I (with my Distinguished Dissertation Award)
Though it may sound cliché, there truly are no words that can adequately express my gratitude to Lynette and Pascal for creating space for me to study and to become. For their joy in celebrating, and their tenacious pursuit of “us.” Thanks. I love you so much.
Len Sweet, Kent Yinger, Chuck Conniry, and me
Peace, dwight
congratulations dwight! gives me some images to keep in mind as I get down to my disseration…you inspire me and give me hope! Jason. 🙂
Good deal! and congrats!
I bet it feels good!
congrats … I\m inspired to get some more work done on my masters ..the next couple of weeks (I\m doing it part-time). I have still a long way to go. I recommended some of your papers to a potential future Bishop in my denomination. Who knows what might happen?
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Amazing my friend…simply amazing! I am soooo proud of you Dwight. It\s so wonderful to see the fruits of all the hard work and dedication you and your family put in to see this through. Many blessing to you as you embark on this next leg of your journey. You\re my hero.
Dwight, congratulations! It is amazing to see what God is doing in your life and will continue to do. It was great to see pictures of your families. May God\\s richest blessings be upon your family in the days ahead. It is awesome to see what mischieveous little boys grow up to be!!! What an encouragement you are as I continue to learn much from your blog!