Mr. Schalk's Celebration

There are many things I could blog about this wintery night. The wonderful Christmas we hosted at our house this weekend for the Schalks & Taylors. The extreme amount of baking I embarked on this evening. The sweet matching Manning jerseys Mr. Schalk and I are donning. Fact: Each of the prior sentences included a word that relates to the Christmas season. I thought you should know that.

Seriously, is this what she is rambling about..cuz if she is I'm outta here. What's P-Dub up to? Nooooooo....not yet. :)

This post is about Mr. Schalk.

Got your attention now, didn't I? Mr. Schalk has that effect on people. Especially short, dark haired girls who are nicknamed Moose. Anyway...

It was Mr. Schalk's celebration weekend!


Mr. Schalk has worked very VERY hard the last two years for this moment. My honey juggled his busy job, studying and late nights to walk down that academic road yet again. He graduated with his Masters degree this weekend! Yay Mr. Schalk! He received his Masters of Science in Management along with some other hard working students. Of course, I only had eyes for Mr. Schalk as I was beaming inside and out. He has wanted this since he graduated from Huntington, and it's been a long, not always easy, road for him. Yet, I'm serious when I say this...he did not complain! He knew what he wanted and took pride in his accomplishments and challenges along the way. My honey has goals...and Jesus! He knows who is lookin' out for him.

What a wonderful accomplishment Mr. Schalk! You did it!

Hi Famous Dave. Thank you for giving the speech at Mr. Schalk's super cool graduation. Next time, please bring your bbq. Thank you.

I'm so proud of Mr. Schalk! This is just the beginning of some very special things in store for him. Mr. Schalk is an amazing man after God's heart who works hard and stays true to the character God continues to shape in him. I'm sorry for gushing honey, I just can't help myself.


The whole evening was very special. Of course, on a personal level, but also for everyone in the auditorium. Everyone had a sense of pride for themselves and their loved ones that I don't remember feeling at our undergrad ceremonies. This meant more. It meant hard work after the day's hard work, late nights with families and an accomplishment that was not taken for granted. The sheer joy and pride that was exhibited was palpable. If I could have bottled it I'm sure I would have found the equivalent to the fountain of youth. Our Lord was certainly smiling down at his children for continuing their pursuit of learning and growing.

Yay! You did it!

This daddy made his son so proud! What a wonderful faith in action lesson for his son to see from his dad. Way to go mister!

Well done lady! What a great smile! I'm sorry you're blurry, but way to go!
(Maybe I'll go to school to learn how to use a zoom lens...lifelong learning, right?) hehe

Look how happy all these grads are?! Well deserved joy! Hi, Mr. Schalk! You are so handsome in your cap, gown, and hood!

Happy Graduation!

xoxo forever, Rachel