As I walked across campus on this crisp (to say the least), yet beautiful October morning, something caught my attention. The leaves are turning from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. The temperature is chilly and wakes you up from your first step out of Brandt. I'm finally allowed to pull out my fall wardrobe, and "ugg" boots have crept out of closets.
But what is it about this particular day? Why did this Friday make me suddenly more aware of my surroundings? It's much more than the just the change in season. Something has caught me off guard. Something new. Something BIG is happening!
Oh yes- it's Homecoming weekend!!! Now I know when alumni read this line, they will immediately know what I'm talking about. Luther's homecoming encompasses so much more than my highschool's did. And it really isn't hard to figure out why.
The thing about Luther's version of homecoming is that it truly is a home-coming. No matter how old they get or if they just graduated, alum always return for this weekend. They meet up with old friends and classmates and reminisce about their college days. From Thursday evening to Monday morning, it's easy to see them milling around campus. It's hard to find a seat at the football game, and it's impossible to get into the bookstore!
My parents would try to come every year, and I would always wonder what was so special about coming back this particular weekend. Now that I'm here, it's so easy to see! When my mom is reuinted with her college girlfriends- watch out! They seem right out of college again, never missing a beat. Tonight all of my mom's friends and their daughters who now go to Luther, are going out to Mabe's for dinner. I can't wait to see how the evening goes with two generations of Luther women together!
Both of my parents have been looking forward to this weekend for a while. This morning I can see it on all the faces of the returning alum as well. I feel so reassured about choosing Luther when I watch these graduates back on their old campus. Even if only for a few days or just a couple hours, they (like I'll do one day), get to experience the joys of Luther all over again. For one short weekend, they have come home.
Have a great week y'all!
Anna
"I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself." -Psalm 89: 1-2
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