PLNU Basketball

Yes, we used to go to college here. And no- I didn't appreciate how awesome it was until I graduated and left my protected ocean-view bubble.

Point Loma Nazarene University means a lot to John and I. For the first obvious reason being that we met there and fell in love during college. **Sidenote: I even remember what John was wearing the first time I saw him at freshman orientation! Sappy, I know :-) ** But this place also strengthened our character, our career goals, our life mission statements and our work ethic. John is the hardest worker I know. He hates when things are done mediocre, so you can imagine how difficult it is to maintain honor roll and be a leader on the university basketball team. I spent countless hours in that gym (and away games!) cheering him on, celebrating with him, and being his silent listener when he needed to vent. And he was awesome. He was quiet and humble- but a force on the court, breaking and setting all-time school records while he was at it. The sport is important to him, and his team was twice as important to him. The guys on the court were his best friends, and to this day- they are still a part of our lives. Weddings, new jobs, babies- all the guys have grown up and started new lives, but the friendship and team still remains.

So this weekend we attended Coach Wimore's retirement party at the university. It was such a joy to see old friends and get to catch up with the guys (and wives and babies! We feel so old!) Being on campus brings back floods of emotions, and we drove around after the party, just to remember old times. So here are a few pictures of some of the guys and their former coach all together again. Some things just get better with time :-) Future PLNU student? You never know!....