From the 9th floor

This is my last MBI Alumni Board meeting. It has been a wonderful ride. The time has flown by so quickly. When I joined in 2003, I had already served for 1 year during our furlough year back in 2000. During my time on the Alumni Board, I served as secretary for 3 years. I have orchestrated over 30 alumni gatherings while serving on the alumni board. I had the privilege to attend a dozen Moody concerts in conjunction with the gatherings. It has been a blast to be able to be a part of the board while Ellen was a student and now while Karen is here. What a blessing to be here while my friend Michael was president.

George Verwer. What a man. He served 3 years with me. What a man of prayer. I would occasionally look over in his direction during some of our board meetings and see that he was praying! What a spirit. Students would flock his direction when he would walk onto campus. He is such an inspiration for missions.

Nancy, a God send. What a servant. I just love Nancy. Nancy is a part time worker, but does a full time job. She is a project coordinator and does a great job. Even though this is the busiest time of the year for her, she doesn't let anything bother her. Now, I know that is not true, but at least she doesn't show it.

My dear friend, Gene. I appreciate his warm attitude and gentle spirit. He and Elaine are dear friends. I only wish I could have meet them years ago. However, I appreciate having served on the Alumni Board with Gene for 1 year, before he was promoted to the Trustee.Board. Many times I called Gene up to seek his advice on different issues. Glenn played racquetball with Gene back when we lived in Texas and Glenn says "He is a real gentleman on the court, however an excellent player". Gene was our speaker for the 2008 annual CAM Conference in Guatemala. He was well received and loved.

More photos tomorrow.

Judy