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Going to California with an achin’ in my heart…
First, let me start by saying how excited I am to be graduated from BYU. It is such a relief to have one milestone out of the way and to feel like we are making some progress in life. Secondly, we are very excited to be out in sunny California and so close to Janelle’s family. But…
We really are going to miss our friends and family in Utah. We will miss family dinners and Wii tournaments at the Edwards home. We will miss beating Taylor at Risk, Daniels long hair and brace-less smile; Mom’s cooking among other things; Dad’s expertise in every area of life; Christer’s computer skills and anti-Microsoft rants; Catherine period (she is the new favorite right), and watching Amy and Burgess enjoy their first year of marital bliss. We will miss everyone’s smiles and hugs, but we will see you again soon. Kerstin we always miss you because you moved as far away as you could go while staying in the US (are you trying to tell us something?)
Leaving BYU is bitter-sweet. I really am glad to have a degree under my belt and to start working, but I really grew to love BYU. I learned more than I ever could have imagined. I made so many friends I hope I can stay in contact with half of them, and most importantly… Utah is where Janelle and I found each other. It is where we dated and fell in love. It is where we have spent all of our married lives, and where Preston was born. We have so many wonderful memories from our years in Utah.
It would take a lot more than words to express how thankful I am that I went to Utah, that I said hello to Janelle in the hall of the LDS Business College, and that we decided to start our family when we did.
Oh, and one last note. Final grades just came in this morning and I finished my final semester with a 4.0 gpa (I never thought I would be able to get an A in statistics, but we prayed a lot). That brings my overall gpa to a 3.91. WOW! I hate feeling like I am bragging, but for those who didn’t know me in high school, trust me, even getting into college was an accomplishment for me. To have done so well in school is nothing short of a miracle.
Howdy doody
January 3, 2008
10:39 am
Miracles come in all shapes and sizes. It’s hard sometimes to move on in life–the most you can hope for is an assurance that you’re doing the right thing. Imagine how heavy your heart will feel in a few months when you move away from both families to live in Portland!
Marzer
January 3, 2008
12:16 pm
That’s Great! So happy for you both. Awesome job with school Shaun. God can only make miracles from what you give him to work with (faith without works is dead) – and you are both working very hard. Enjoy sunny California! You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Cheeri-oh!
Anna-Kare
January 4, 2008
4:31 am
That’s my boy……Mr. Awesome! Congratulations on another great semester. You have so much to be proud of and grateful for! We miss you terribly and your absence will be glaring at our first family dinner but I am also very excited for your new opportunities. If you had to leave us here in Utah, I am at least glad to know that you are close to the Strazzo’s. They are such great people. It’s a great place for your family.
Alisha
January 4, 2008
4:13 pm
Congrats guys! That really is such a huge accomplishment. Have fun enjoying being done for now, at least.
Sally
January 5, 2008
12:14 pm
I’m definitely going to back you on the huge accomplishment of the 4.0 since I have known you your whole life!! J/k we always knew you were smart. That really is awsome though and you deserve to brag. Let me know what your new address is.