I wrote my thesis on Louis Comfort Tiffany, best known for his flora and fauna inspired stained glass windows and lamps, as well as a breathtaking chapel. One of his favorite elements to employ in his designs was the Dogwood flower. The state flower of North Carolina(!) is none other than the Dogwood. And completely unrelated, but equally exciting is that it is also the home of Andy Griffith! (Okay, I'm fully aware of how ridiculous these reasons for NC's coolness are, but I've never been there! After we move I'll give you some substantial reasons, besides beautiful weather.)
We are very excited about our plans to attend school in this lovely state, but it is so bittersweet, as we will miss our friends and home in Michigan. Not to mention it is twice as far from our families in Ohio. We have full confidence that God will provide time with our families, as well as bring friends to us in North Carolina.
[both images (one & two) are of Louis Comfort Tiffany creations]
