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The last day before I departed for the
US we had the graduating seniors over for a bbq. 
There is a great
tradition in Sweden of the graduates taking part in something called
Utspring: literally, running out! On their final day of school, they
gather together and burst through the front doors of their school,
wearing their graduation caps and shouting with joy in having
accomplished this milestone. We often attend the Utspring and
subsequent receptions that are held, but this year due to our travel
schedule, we will miss all of the festivities. It feels a bit sad to
me that we won't be around to celebrate these students so that's why
we decided to have them to us!
There is a great
tradition in Sweden of the graduates taking part in something called
Utspring: literally, running out! On their final day of school, they
gather together and burst through the front doors of their school,
wearing their graduation caps and shouting with joy in having
accomplished this milestone. We often attend the Utspring and
subsequent receptions that are held, but this year due to our travel
schedule, we will miss all of the festivities. It feels a bit sad to
me that we won't be around to celebrate these students so that's why
we decided to have them to us!
It was a glorious day and we were able
to be outside in our backyard. Doug grilled chicken and we enjoyed
some fine conversation around the table. We ate this yummy cake
afterwards! 
Some of the students are going to university in the US
next year. Some are staying here and working or studying in a
Swedish university while, others are looking at the UK. Like many kids who finish high school, some are
not quite sure yet what next year will hold them. Its a big time of
decision making for them and it is important to us that they feel
that Immanuel church is their church, even if they decide to move
somewhere else for a season of life! They are bright, articulate,
wonderful kids and some of them we have known for a very long time.
Most of the graduates this year have been through confirmation with
us as well so they are special group, one who we feel we know quite
well. We wish them all the joy and success they deserve!
Some of the students are going to university in the US
next year. Some are staying here and working or studying in a
Swedish university while, others are looking at the UK. Like many kids who finish high school, some are
not quite sure yet what next year will hold them. Its a big time of
decision making for them and it is important to us that they feel
that Immanuel church is their church, even if they decide to move
somewhere else for a season of life! They are bright, articulate,
wonderful kids and some of them we have known for a very long time.
Most of the graduates this year have been through confirmation with
us as well so they are special group, one who we feel we know quite
well. We wish them all the joy and success they deserve!
Afterwards we took the dog for a walk
down to his favorite swimming hole. 
It was as hot as a middle of
summer day and if I had had my swimsuit, I would've jumped right in
with Tanner. 
It was the first time we had been down to this
beautiful park this season and it too holds great promise for us as
the summer months begin to unfold.
It was as hot as a middle of
summer day and if I had had my swimsuit, I would've jumped right in
with Tanner. 
It was the first time we had been down to this
beautiful park this season and it too holds great promise for us as
the summer months begin to unfold.
Beautiful boats gliding by, the
sunlight sparkling off the shining sea, a crazy labrador swimming
after sticks and shaking water all over us...ahh, it must summer in
Stockholm. 
An added bonus right now is beautiful lilac in full bloom
casting its intoxicating scent all over the city.
An added bonus right now is beautiful lilac in full bloom
casting its intoxicating scent all over the city.
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