Graduation Reflections
by Grace Sangalang (Notes) on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:45am
(A Note I Shared on Facebook)
"5 years is a long time. Alot of things can happen in 5 years." I remember I wrote this in a notebook during my last year in college, as I anticipated the next step. Little did I know that I would spend the next five years at Talbot.
As I reflect on my 5 years as a student at Talbot, I am so overwhelmed and grateful for the Lord's faithfulness and goodness to me. It has been such a rich experience, not only growing in head knowledge about God and His Word, but also growing in understanding of His love, presence, and Spirit in deeper ways I would never have expected or even imagined. It's been a hard road - I've experienced the deepest pain during my time at Talbot, but I have also experienced the greatest joys. I've learned more about myself, how God has shaped me, my identity in Christ, and have a clearer vision of His calling on my life.
I am thankful for the tangible ways the Lord has shown me His love and care through community from such sweet friendships with amazing people. I am so grateful for the hugs, prayers, encouraging words, compassionate presence, gifts, love, and care from the community at Talbot. During times when I didn't think I would make it, or I just wanted to quit and give up, the Lord would send someone to encourage me along the way.
So, I write this to thank each of you for your love and care for me. I am so blessed by your friendship, and I am a changed person because of you. You've shown me Jesus.
(Photos courtesy of Alister Scott Uy)
