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John is graduating! On the 23rd of this month he will have his Bachelor’s degree in Geography!! I’m so proud of him for finishing. It has been quite a long road, on and off semesters for many years (not that I’m complaining because that’s what marriage and moving and changing schools will do). He is doing really well within his degree…his professors really like him and the work he produces, his final paper is publishable quality (hopefully that will happen) and he really enjoys the program. So… he has decided to continue on and get a masters degree.

“WHAT??!! Some of you may ask while laughing a little…more, you’re still not done? How long have you been going to school for?” Which, I have to admit was my first reaction. You would think after being in school for so long you would want to quit, but after a while it becomes part of the lifestyle and if you want to continue it’s best to go ahead and keep on going while you can, while you are in the school mentality. Besides, it’s not a race, there’s no time limit or requirement.

I fully support John in this decision and truly want him to pursue this since the Lord has given him that desire. We don’t have kids yet and there’s really no reason not too! Getting a Masters will give him the opportunity to extend his degree, really focus in on integrating the GIS program with cultural geography and anthropology. This will obviously give him more job options once he’s graduated and we’re hoping he will be in the field getting experience while continuing school. Who knows what will happen after that?!

I’m excited for this new endeavor…I’m not sure where it will lead us yet, but I really am open to see what the Lord has for us. We are researching schools right now and John will probably apply starting this summer for 2011 Spring or Fall semester (it’s too late to apply for this fall for most schools). That will give us time to choose one and prepare to go.

With all that said…I’m still way excited to celebrate John’s success so far with the party on the 1st! Congratulations babe, I’m so proud of all your hard work!