1983 Miracle Yearbook

The Editor's Reflections It seems as though the last page of a yearbook is always the hardest one to write.In many ways I am glad that this book is finally finished, and yet I also wish that it didn't have to end. It is much different finishing this year's book because I realize that there is not another school year to look forward to or another book to work on. In many ways it is hard to totally realize that my college career is completely over and it is time to move on to a new part of life. I am especially thankful for the privilege of being the yearbook editor for the last two years. It seems as though the time has passed so very quickly. I was blessed with an excellent staff for two years which I enjoyed working with very much. I was also fortunate to have two concerned and supportive advisors.Throughout my years as editor God consistently proved himself faithful. He repeatedly worked out things that I messed up through my own pride, ambi- tion,forgetfulness,or careless work.I am especially thankful for His divine leading in every aspect of my life. Yet there was more tofour years of college than just yearbook.As I reflect over these four years I see the hand of God in my every step and decision. He providentially directed three very special friends across my path. He provided for my every need.He helped me financially to finish college. He brought difficult times into my life to help me grow. And at the times when it seemed like no one else even cared,He once again proved his faithfulness. To accu- rately reflect on four years at Cedarville it is impossible to leave God out of the picture. In every event, every lesson, every trial, every joy,and every incident that sticks out clearly in my memory the hand of God is evident. It is amazing for me to think, that despite my stubbornness, my pride, my inconsistency, and my independence God is constantly faithful to me. I would like to thank all those people that He brought into my life that in some way helped out with this yearbook. There were so many that helped in both small and large ways that it would be impossible to list them all. However, if I have not already thanked you,I wish to doso now,for withouteach and everyone who helped out this book would not be here now. And I would also like to thank some very special people that made my four years at college very special. I am grateful for Bob, Al,and Tim,my three best friends, who were always there to listen and lend a hand at any time. I am grateful for Mr. Spencer, my advisor, who was both a friend and a guide through four years of academics,and a person who I respect and love very much. I am thankfulfor mysister,Cindy,who was my most dependable worker, and for my grandparents who supported and encouraged me in any way they could. I am especially thankful for two of the greatest parents in the world who were never more than a phone call away and who offered the advice and encouragement that I needed when it seemed like everything was going wrong. I praise God for bringing each of these special people into my life. It is my hope and prayer that as you view this book and remem- ber the events,the special days,the people and the special friends that were a part of your life you will then remember the faithfulness of God and His leading and guiding in your life through your college years. And perhaps someday in the future, a tired and discouraged housewife, or lawyer, or businessman, or pastor, or teacher will take this volume down from the shelf, dust it off, and reflect on the faithfulness of God to them while they attended Cedarville and receive that encouragement and lift that they need. "And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer." Psalm 78:35 348 laycvn--