Congratulations Esther!

Saturday was a big day for Esther. She received her Masters of Education degree from Baker University! Baker is the oldest 4-year university in Kansas. A bit of trivia from the AAA tour book ... one of the early contributors was Abraham Lincoln, who gave $100 to the university in 1864! Baker is located in Baldwin City, near Kansas City, however, Esther was able to take classes at the Wichita satellite campus, as well as online.

We are very proud of Esther and her achievement. She's completed her coursework in two years, all while mothering her four active daughters, teaching second grade (including being department chair, a master teacher, and working on specialized math teams!), PLUS being a wonderful supportive wife to Brett. And then this year she added the responsibility of being a Pastor's Wife! She's an amazing woman, to say the least!

To begin the celebration, we joined Brett, Esther, Moira, Audrey, Isabel, and Maeve, for what Brett called a "fine dining experiece - Applebee's" on the way to Baldwin City (not many choices!). The girls really made me proud with their very fine restaurant manners.

A proud family!

This day also marked the one year anniversary of the passing of Esther's father. He would have been so very proud of her! Her achievement was a wonderful tribute to him, as well.

Esther - how F.A.R. you've come since we first met in 1993!!!

We love you!