Eric and Lisa
We're still here! It's been almost 3 weeks since we updated, and a LOT has happened! On the 10th of July, Eric successfully defended his dissertation! It was a beautiful day with lots of people we love milling about. Here are some pictures from the day:
Eric giving the
presentation
After the defense,
waiting to hear the final verdict
Ph.inisheD.!
On the afternoon of
the defense, Ian went home with his Nana and Pop
where he spent a few days before switching to his
Mimi and Papa's house. They all kept him so we could
finish packing and make the move up north a little
easier. (Thanks again, Moms and Dads!) Then, a couple
days after the defense, Eric turned 29! He's calling
this year the "victory lap" of his 20's -- and what
an exciting year it's already turning out to be!
Less than a week after the defense, we packed up all
our belongings in a Uhaul and moved back up to South
Bend. I can't describe how weird it felt to be
driving up US31 into South Bend, knowing that we were
coming back after six years. Not weird in a bad
way....just strange because when we moved south to
Bloomington, we never imagined that we'd take the
same road back up to our new-old home. It's very
exciting! We're so happy about the chance to teach
and be involved at Bethel College. It's amazing how
God works!
So now, we're getting settled into our apartment and
beginning to keep our eyes open for possible house
candidates within walking distance of campus. Ian is
adjusting fine and seems to even like his new
surroundings. He's just glad the cat is still
here!