New England MESPers meet again....
well, two of us of the Gordon contingent, anyway. I had the pleasure of attending the lovely wedding of two dear friends this past Sunday and the additional pleasure of being escorted to my seat at the ceremony by an usher that is none other than MESP's own Mr. Byers.
It was quite the fiesta, with a circle of Gordon friends representing time abroad on three continents and five countries (Egypt, England, Russia, Scotland,Thailand, in descending order of coolness, I mean alphabetically), many of us seeing each other for the first time since departure. Some had done year-long programs (one returning to the States the very night before the wedding!), meaning that this particular collection of folks hadn't been together since at least sophomore year.
So it was momentous, and joyous, and at the heart of it was a couple who love each other very much. The rain and hail that speckled the reception did nothing to dampen the aura. Gordon friends took over the dance floor and dominated it until they knocked us unconscious with billy-clubs and physically dragged us off the floor. (Or until they began playing a slow song and we gradually slunk off until it was only the bride and groom dancing, I don't remember which.) My only regret is that Steve left before we got a picture together so I could post more jealousy-inspiring images on this blog for you all. :o)
As for speaking at church, that event has indeed come and gone. I don't want to write a 3 mile long post, so I'll tell you about that in a little bit. In the meantime, Corrine, oh my gosh congratulations. I'm calling you tonight. The picture you posted looks lovely. (yet, although I am fluent in Arabic AND the deciphering of ancient Egpytian hieroglyphics I'm not quite sure what it says underneath.) Evan, thanks for the articles, good information like that is always welcome, and Marcia I can't believe your mosque story and Arabic pursuits, why are you so freaking cool?
P.S. Barrett, nice work on the Siwa pic, I saw that. Also there is a Dr. Holt generated digi-shot of Abuna Chacour, Cecka, Emily, Jenna, plus one other funny looking character on the MESP site. Just click on the link bearing the Abuna's name for the picture and an article penned by Dave.
It was quite the fiesta, with a circle of Gordon friends representing time abroad on three continents and five countries (Egypt, England, Russia, Scotland,Thailand, in descending order of coolness, I mean alphabetically), many of us seeing each other for the first time since departure. Some had done year-long programs (one returning to the States the very night before the wedding!), meaning that this particular collection of folks hadn't been together since at least sophomore year.
So it was momentous, and joyous, and at the heart of it was a couple who love each other very much. The rain and hail that speckled the reception did nothing to dampen the aura. Gordon friends took over the dance floor and dominated it until they knocked us unconscious with billy-clubs and physically dragged us off the floor. (Or until they began playing a slow song and we gradually slunk off until it was only the bride and groom dancing, I don't remember which.) My only regret is that Steve left before we got a picture together so I could post more jealousy-inspiring images on this blog for you all. :o)
As for speaking at church, that event has indeed come and gone. I don't want to write a 3 mile long post, so I'll tell you about that in a little bit. In the meantime, Corrine, oh my gosh congratulations. I'm calling you tonight. The picture you posted looks lovely. (yet, although I am fluent in Arabic AND the deciphering of ancient Egpytian hieroglyphics I'm not quite sure what it says underneath.) Evan, thanks for the articles, good information like that is always welcome, and Marcia I can't believe your mosque story and Arabic pursuits, why are you so freaking cool?
P.S. Barrett, nice work on the Siwa pic, I saw that. Also there is a Dr. Holt generated digi-shot of Abuna Chacour, Cecka, Emily, Jenna, plus one other funny looking character on the MESP site. Just click on the link bearing the Abuna's name for the picture and an article penned by Dave.
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I saw that picture with the Abuna too and could not identify that mystery character. I am thoroughly mystified. Below the picture of Corrine and Jared it says "We're Engaged June 24, 2005." Its perfectly clear from where I'm standing. Good to hear from you. Much love, my friend.
P.S. Congrats Corrine!!
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