I’m thankful that my kids go to a Christian College. I loved hearing about their stories from Seattle Pacific University!
I love the Christian College “Roomies” tradition. My son Alex has gone on group dates with his floor – they call these events “Roomies” and it’s sort of like a dance, only no dancing and no dating. One “Roomies” they went ice skating, then to “Bubble Tea” and then to see the city lights from the local park. The second Roomies they bought a White Elephant Gift (Tillamook Yogurt and Cabbage – don’t ask!) and then they made gingerbread houses as a group, and exchanged gifts. I love hearing about good, clean fun.
I love the Christian College “No Shave November” tradition. Because college age men notoriously “forget” to shave, they decided to just call it a holiday on campus. For the entire month of November, many of the men simply don’t even intend to shave at all. My sons came home unusually hairy, and I found it hilarious! I love it that their rebellion has caused facial hair, rather than something horrendous. They recently confessed that next month is called “Decembeard” and the month after that is “Januhairy.” I may be doomed to a life with hairy sons. Here is a photo of Kevin and Alex and their pet beards (aren’t they adorably handsome?)
I love the Christian College giving Thanksgiving homework. The “Thanksgiving Extra Credit Assignment” was to “Be thankful in all that you do.” In addition, they could either bring a gift or homemade dish to the Thanksgiving meal, or they could perform a chore for the hostess of the meal – like wash ALL the dishes. In order to receive credit, they must send a photo of them smiling while doing the chore, and bring a note from the hostess expressing their thanks for the task. If a student wasn’t going to someone’s home for Thanksgiving, they had the option of serving at a food bank. Kevin was strangely happy to wash the dishes. His apartment doesn’t have a dishwasher. For him, just having the plates and glasses and silverware washed in the dishwasher was a huge treat. Here is a photo of Kevin washing the dishes from Thanksgiving.
It is wonderful to see our children thriving in college and loving the Lord! We are so thankful and so blessed!
What are you thankful for? Please let us know. We’d love to share your joy!
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Lisa in ME says:
I love the homework assignment. I’m a sucker for facial hair which I blame on my father & even my hubby. I think your sons look very grown-up. It sounds like college is going very well. Congrats on a job well done!
November 29th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Stephanie says:
It sounds like such a wonderful college experience. I pray that we have this in our future with our daughter. (Well, not the facial hair. lol)
November 29th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Lee says:
LOLOL!!! Stephanie, I laughed SO HARD when I read your comment about facial hair! Thanks for the giggles!
Matt and I are wondering when adults get to have that much fun. We have decided that it could be that fun on a cruise or in a retirement home. Both will have to wait for a while. College kids are so lucky!
Blessings,
Lee
November 29th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Kristine says:
Lee, GREAT picture! I don’t think I’ve seen a pic of your boys since high school graduation, and they look so grown up now! Definitely love this kind of “rebellion,” lol.
My 14yodd got an ear pierced up high on the cartilage a few weeks ago. In her conservative circle of friends, this was unusual. I’m thinking, meanwhile, that it’s quite mild considering what she COULD want to do.
Great homework assignment too, btw.
November 29th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
J W says:
I’m partial to facial hair too – my hufband and my father both have full beardf. The only difadvantage comef when we try to do the upfide-down “Fpiderman” kiff. Then I get mouftache hair up my nofe, and I fneeze. But I digreff: you afked what we’re grateful for thif Thankfgiving. I’m thankful fomeone invented the letter “S.” Fee Matt & Lee’f poft: http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/?p=747
November 29th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Ginger in LA says:
Such handsome young men, facial hair and all! And how sweet to wash the dishes for you! You are indeed blessed by your wonderful young men.
November 29th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Amy says:
You should be very proud of the men that you’ve raised… a job well done!
November 29th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
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May 1st, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Diane S says:
Enjoyed hearing about your college boys. I’m thankful for the Christian college that my daughter is attending and for seeing her taking her studies so seriously. She has found that putting her study information in PowerPoint helps her get ready for tests very effectively. She’s noticed that she’s one of the few who start studying for a test more than a day ahead of it. I’m thankful that my oldest son made it through school & on to a job he enjoys & that he was able to buy a condominium. My second son will be completing his last semester at the local Technical College in December and has been very successful so far. I’m really thankful for the relationships we have all formed with one another through our homeschooling lifestyle. Thank you for encouraging everyone to keep on all the way through high school. It’s so worth it.
October 8th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Robbin Petty says:
very interesting to get this story at this particular time. Onthe way home from church just a short while ago I was questioning and discussing if there was any christian colleges in the northeast or western areas of this country. We live in the southeast where there are several. It’s good to know there are other areas of the country with christian colleges.
October 10th, 2010 at 11:23 am