College drop off day. He’s a SENIOR already. Unlike last year’s celebratory feel, this time it was somber. No mascot or musicians when you pulled onto campus. No teams to help unload and carry bags and boxes. No last lunch in the dining hall. No chapel service, nor President’s address. Today we were met at the car with a thermometer and on our way. I’m so grateful for God making Houghton a possibility. I’m proud of Stewart for juggling multiple jobs. I’m trusting God will open the next set of doors in life. And I’m praying that Houghton won’t send him home before thanksgiving break.

Look at the smile on his face.  He is so happy to be back with his friends.
We are going to miss him like crazy.

I feel very strongly this coronavirus is being overstated in an effort to promote mail-in ballots for the election.  I am so grateful that Houghton has been following the CDC guidelines, without being over-the-top reactionary.  The plan is the students from NY have to stick to their rooms for one week (students from out of NY have already been there in “quarantine” for one week).  And if all goes well they can hang out together come 9/7.