Of Bears and Penguins

Whoa -- Good day, Yeah!
So today was great for a variety of reasons...

Both former residents of 309 D managed to be a part of my day -- I got a postcard from Jo. And....Dylan is camping out in my room for a couple of days.

Can I stop and say how good it is to see that boy!!! I've missed him since he's been in New Zealand, and it is so, so good to see him. He just makes me smile in so many ways, and spending the evening just laughing with him was exactly what I needed.

But...the biggest, most exciting news of the day:
So I saw that Clint had called my cell phone several times today, and when I finally had a second to sit down and call him back he told me some happy news.

He and Lisa got engaged over the weekend.

So to Clint and Lisa -- who very shortly will be married -- Clint has the days on a countdown:
I am so beyond happy and excited for you both. What an amazing time in your life!

On a personal note -- I've known Clint for several years. He was a skinny East Campus kid, with brown hair and thick classes. He was the guy who made All-State Band in eighth grade, and who was named Mr. FBA his senior year.
The Clint effect, smints, Monty Python, San Antonio, the short lived adventures of the Audi -- I have so very many shared memories.

And I must say there's something awfully comforting about a friend who you have had since middle-school -- who's gone through all the same teachers, and classes, and endless band events.

Sure, you change a lot in college, but that makes those people who are connections to your past that much more precious.

So I really don't have the words to say how terribly proud of and happy for him I am right now. I'm just so blessed to have known him so long, and to have seen him become the person he wants to be.

Best wishes you two, always and forever. See you in July!!!