It is really hard to imagine that this day we have all prayed for has finally arrived. And yet, it is with mixed feelings that we enter this gorgeous New England morning. Our paths will not continue down the same road much longer now. Some are leaving, and some will remain. And this is how it must be, for the work we have done and will continue to do in the days ahead must spread into the far reaches of our own little places in this world, and we are the only ones who can do this. May that which we have learned and experienced together have its unique ripple effect on minds, lives, and hearts for the future.
It is an honor for me, as the Assumption College TESOL Program Coordinator, to have been tasked with organizing this wonderful and all-exerting project. I have often found myself simply admiring and reflecting on the people and the work of this TESOL group. From our excellent faculty members, who spent innumerable hours imagining, creating, and presenting courses and introducing all manner of English language teaching concepts, to our phenomenal group of teacher-learners, who pushed us all to our limits with their intellectual prowess, amazing work ethic, and sense of humor, this has been a most satisfying and worthy endeavor.
"I know more than all my teachers," said the Psalmist, "because thy testimonies are my meditation." This promise of David is today fulfilled in our hearing. Thanks for the chance to know, learn, and work with you all. We will never forget.
A big, big thanks to Assumption College, Provost Frank Lazarus, Landy Johnson, and Michelle Aubin, as well the entire Assumption Team that made us feel at home here for the last 10 weeks. Thank you Sister Mary Ann, Father Dennis, Sister Cathleen, IT Joe, Robin at the bookstore, and many, many others. Thanks to Sister Catherine and the St. Peter's team, Pat, Julie, Megan, and Liz! Assumption College is a great place!
I leave you with,
An Old Irish Blessing (Thanks, Clint.)
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Andy
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