Special People

I was in Bluffton with my fellow Res Lifers for a gathering of Mennonite Residence Life professionals. It was a wonderful conference with full of meeting new friends who are passionate about students, making new friends, and good conversations - both professional and personal.

I had the added bonus of it being held at Bluffton University, where I went to college. It was good to be "home" for a few days and to see people that were instrumental in making my Bluffton experience a good one!

A highlight was going over to visit Don & Nancy Schweingruber, on Monday evening. Don was the Dean of Students when I was a student at Bluffton. He and Nancy were also my BASIC (Brothers & Sisters in Christ) small group leaders while I was there. I spent an evening at their house every week of my college experience. They were like a second set of parents! They will always have a very special place in my heart!

Don, me and Nancy

Another special perk to the trip was that I got to spend some time with Kendra (King) Horst. Kendra was a student at Goshen a few years ago. While she never lived in my building, she did go to church with me and we forged a special friendship. She is now an RD out at Hesston College in Kansas. It was wonderful to be able to connect with her while in Bluffton also!

me and Kendra