The Graduates… to be
Yesterday was the last Senior Chapel for the Graduating Class of 2006. As I sat in the front pews of the chapel along with my classmates from all courses: International Christian Theological Studies, Theological Studies, and Asian Christian Theological Studies for Englsih Speakers -there was an overwhelming feeling which I can’t explain that came over me. Was it the sadness that we were going to depart from the school that nurtured us for the past 4 years? Was it because my fellow classmates and I will go our seperate ways, dispersed all around the world? Maybe Takemi (our represented speaker) shared about unity among students that circle around our faith, that we will still stand united in prayer wherever we are, touched me. As I sat there, the moment just opened the floodgates of wonderful memories that I share with the fellow students of this school and my years here at TCU and Japan.
Before the chapel end, we went up on stage and sang the hymn “When the Trumpet Sounds Again” (well, I am not too sure about the English title…) in memory of our classmate who passed away during her 1st semester, I knew that the end of my University life was coming soon. It got me thinking about my future once more… [Yanagisawa-sensei took some pictures of us. There was one of me in a very "interesting" facial expression... maybe I was trying a little too hard to catch up with the upbeat singing... laughs! Do check it out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/miwakoy/]
Dear God, hear my prayer… There are a lot of uncertainties that lie in the future. I have my plans, hope, and dreams which I would like to see realized; but may your will be done as you guide me down the path on becoming the person you have made me to be. Bless my classmates in whatever they do, and pray that we may glorify your name through the studies which have prepared us for a lifetime of service ahead. Amen.
February 16th, 2006 at 7:43 pm
erm…am a teeny bit confused…
after Senior Chapel, does that mean that u already graduated?
Suemae: Well, it is not a tradition here to have a “valor dictorian.” Senior chapel is a time where graduates to be share their experiences at TCU–a speech, an encouragement, etc. Only graduates to be are given this opportunity.