“For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 100:5).
By God’s grace, after many hours of intense study and very little sleep, my final semester of college is complete!
Ashley and me after Commencement (There was a mix-up with the BFA hoods. They accidentally handed me a white hood instead of a dark brown one to match my tassel. I exchanged it later, but, unfortunately, the new pictures did not turn out.
The semester opened with my senior art exhibit.
It seldom snows in Greenville, so this unexpected snowfall (on March 1) and the resulting half-day of classes was a delightful surprise.
Once every four years, the University enjoys a special day of games and activities called Gold Rush Daze. The unseasonably warm weather took everyone by surprise and nearly the whole campus ended the day with a bright red sunburn.
My roommate Emily and me enjoying Gold Rush Daze 2009
Enjoying the lovely weather the first day of Bible Conference
My friends Ji Woo and Bora
The last month of school was especially difficult. I had to work night and day to finish papers, projects, and paintings. God was faithful to provide grace and strength and enabled me to finish the race.
A beautiful rainbow gracing the sky after all my exams were complete
Melinda and I enjoyed a lovely picnic in the Gazebo in celebration of finishing all of our exams
The last few days of school before Commencement were spent packing, cleaning, and attending various award ceremonies, recitals, and concerts.
Cleaning under the mattress
Emily cleaning
My friend Katie and me after our final Artist Series
With Elissa after Thursday morning's sermon contest and honors recital (I found it quite amusing that Lizzy, a friend from my home church of whom I saw very little all semester, just happened to make it into this picture.)
The six BFA candidates at commencement rehearsal
It was a treat to have Ashley attend the Commencement Concert with me
After Commencement
Graduation Party at Aunt Sarah's house
After graduation, my friend Tulip came home with us for a week. (We are taking her back to BJU a little bit later this morning.) We had a wonderful time showing her the sites and learning many fascinating things about Chinese language and culture.
Tulip with Timmy and Sarah
Sarah's sidewalk portrait of Tulip
Tulip and Mama on the Walnut Street Bridge
In Coolidge Park
Tulip and Ashley riding the Incline
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
May 18, 2009 at 10:44 am
Congratulations on finishing school! What a feeling that must be, eh?
May 20, 2009 at 9:49 am
Thank you, Andrew.
“Hi” to everyone there.
I trust you’re keeping an eye on the “McQueens.”
May 18, 2009 at 7:15 pm
CONGRATULATIONS, VIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now you can catch up on some rest and family time! And thanks for posting so many pictures with your update! The only thing better would be to see you in person! 
Blessings,
Dianna
May 20, 2009 at 9:56 am
Dianna, thank you for your kind words. I have missed you and your family and thought of you often! Ashley had the best time at your Purim party. It has been the highlight of her year thus far. Maybe once I get everything unpacked and organized we could get together and go horseback riding?
May 21, 2009 at 10:53 pm
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!
The horses are awaiting!