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memories tomorrow, you have to be in their
lives today." So it is with your grandchildren,
isn't it? We are ready. Our grown children are
ready to see more of us, too. The feeling is
mutual.
In addition, several writing projects are on
hold, which I am eager to tackle. Of course,
Kay hopes to make the Old Man travel a bit,
as well. One of her hobbies is travel; one of
mine is returning home.
Please allow us to thank, first, our loving
God of grace and surprises for the totally
undeserved, but deeply meaningful joy of
serving here with you at C-N. What an honor
that Christ called us to follow Him here!
Secondly, our heartfelt thanks extend to the
Presidential Search Committee and the Board
of Trustees for your confidence in our shared
servant-leadership of this sacred school. We
remain eternally grateful for the sacred trust.
Thirdly, God consistently sent outstanding
senior administrative leadership to our
cabinet level posts. How thankful we are for
each of our executive team members and
your gifted service across these 10 years!
Fourthly, no president could hope for a
better Executive Assistant than Elizabeth
J. Miller, who consistently administers a
professional president's office. Kay and I
thank you greatly for your partnership in
excellence and friendly service!
Fifthly, since it is not possible for a
university to be stronger than her faculty
and staff, a huge debt of gratitude is owed
these faithful heroes, who make Carson-
Newman who she is. The joy of serving
alongside you has been all ours.
Sixthly, our students, parents, alumni,
retired faculty and staff, donors, Tennessee
Baptists and Convention affiliation,
community churches, neighbors, media
friends, military partnership, auxiliary
campus partners, governmental leaders,
Women of Vision, and all other esteemed
constituencies receive our highest praise
FROM THE
PRESIDENT
