Graduation Weekend
Hello everyone, it’s the other half of the dynamic Strunk duo, coming to join the wonderful world of blogging. I’m really excited about getting to share our trip and times in the great state of Hawaii with all of you. Well, the journey officially begins tomorrow, but before we look forward to that let’s take a trip back to the weekend. My, not so little, brother graduated from high school on Saturday. The day was, well, rainy with sudden downpours and tornado warnings around the area, but the ceremony and reception went off without a hitch… unless you count the 15 minute power outage at the hall where the reception was. It really was a fun day, a bit surreal to see your little brother on his way to college, but it was good to see the extended family before we leave town and get to hear how everyone is going to come see us… you all better make good on your word now, you hear?
Yesterday we met Ryan’s mom in Norfolk to take us back to Fremont so we can do the final preparations before we leave tomorrow. I bought a brand new digital camera so I should be posting pictures soon. We ate some good ole fashioned BBQ before leaving the Midwest… I wonder what Hawaiian BBQ is like? Anyway, the fateful time came to say good-bye to the family, I think we all handled it pretty well… though it’s always harder than you think. I have to look at it like I approached spending a summer on the NFB Corps or my six months in Louisiana so I don’t get too sad about being gone for so long, but time really does fly and I’m sure we will be back on the mainland to visit before we know it. I think I’ve rambled on long enough for now, but I will post again soon, amongst the palm trees and pineapples.
Randi
May 7, 2007 at 9:31 am
Congratulations to Shane. It’s interesting that he begins his journey to college just as you begin yours to the Islands. Just over eight weeks until you’ll be back on the mainland in Atlanta. Until then, we’ll miss you terribly. We’re confident that you’ll kick Hawaiian butt though, and we’ll eagerly await pictures and anecdotes on your blog. In the meantime, I hope you’ll remember that you can always come home, whether it’s soon or in fifty years, whether for a short visit or to begin a new journey closer to those who love you, and we’ll always be thrilled to receive you.
May 7, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Randi and Ryan…I’m so excited for you! At the same time, though, I feel so far behind and want to say congratulations for so many things. Graduation, marriage, real-world jobs, continent jumping–wow. It’s hard to believe we stared at each other across a dorm room not so long ago, huh. Anyway, I’m glad to hear everything is going well and I can’t wait to hear of all your adventures. We’ll have to catch up when you get settled in. Oh, and get a tan for me, would ya?
May 15, 2007 at 6:49 am
Oh, this seems like a dream to all of us that you are where the palm trees sway and we are where the Nebraska sand blows. We are all so happy the apartment hunting went well and anxious to hear all the excitement of your jobs. We wish you well, and do keep it touch.