Last night, we had a goodbye party for one of our friends who decided that seminary is not the place for him right now. It filled me with nostalgia as I realized that he is the first of many whom I will have to bid farewell to. I am saddened by that fact. I love my friends here and am not quite ready for us to go our separate ways. In many ways, I feel like I'm just starting to get to know some people. I'm seeing new sides of friends I've had all three years here as well as getting to know more deeply other people who have resurfaced in my life after some time away.
I actually just got back from a week in DC where I was visiting a new found friend who I had known in college. She goes to Wesley Theological Seminary now and was taking a class at PTS during our Jan term. It was great to see her again and to adventure with her while she was here. It made me realize what I had missed out on while in college by not initiating any sort of friendship with her while at Whitworth. I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to get to know each other better over the past month. She is a great person and I enjoy spending time with her and being goofy.
The experience with Sarah makes me wonder if I am missing out on any amazing people here right now. I was lucky enough to get a second chance at getting to know Sarah, but will that luck strike again?
With that in mind, I am determined to make the most out of the final 10 weeks of seminary. Last semester brought a lot of pain, but I'm hoping that this semester is better and that I finish strong. I know that there will be difficulties, but I want to make the most of the experience while I have it. I was talking to my boss today and he was encouraging me to have fun with my last bit of grad school. I'm sad for it to end and the farewells that will bring, but I'm excited for the new opportunities as well. So I will heed my boss' advice and have fun while it lasts.
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