Thankfulness

Abstract

Thankfulness Thank you, Hope College class of 2013, for inviting me to join you in this celebration and the absolute honor to serve as your commencement speaker. I am truly honored. And, thank you Hope College Board of Trustees, President Bultman, Provost Ray, my faculty and staff colleagues, as well as parents, family, and friends of our graduates, for letting me share what I hope are a few words of encouragement.