This picture is a flashback to 2005 when Taber was applying to MBA schools. He had been accepted to Notre Dame so we flew out there to check out the campus. Here he is standing in front of the famous Grotto
We loved the campus and decided that's where we wanted to go. We told everyone, they even published it in the school newspaper where I worked, "Mrs. Rigg moving to South Bend!"
But the BYU option kept coming back to us. We'd already been there for undergrad and it just didn't sound that exciting or adventurous to go back. But he was accepted there and they offered him a scholarship, hard to turn down. I finally agreed to fly out to Utah and check out the program with him. We went on a great tour and at the end it just felt so right. Looking back I can see why that was the best option. I ended up getting pregnant and don't know what I would've done without my family nearby to help with the baby after I had to go back to work. My sister also got cancer and I was so glad we were in Utah and close by to help out and support her through that. So many wonderful experiences came from choosing to go to BYU. It's funny how clear it is looking at it all in hindsight, but I remember at the time how agonizing making that decision was. Thank goodness for prayer and the spirit to comfort us when we're stepping out into the unknown.
We loved the campus and decided that's where we wanted to go. We told everyone, they even published it in the school newspaper where I worked, "Mrs. Rigg moving to South Bend!"
But the BYU option kept coming back to us. We'd already been there for undergrad and it just didn't sound that exciting or adventurous to go back. But he was accepted there and they offered him a scholarship, hard to turn down. I finally agreed to fly out to Utah and check out the program with him. We went on a great tour and at the end it just felt so right. Looking back I can see why that was the best option. I ended up getting pregnant and don't know what I would've done without my family nearby to help with the baby after I had to go back to work. My sister also got cancer and I was so glad we were in Utah and close by to help out and support her through that. So many wonderful experiences came from choosing to go to BYU. It's funny how clear it is looking at it all in hindsight, but I remember at the time how agonizing making that decision was. Thank goodness for prayer and the spirit to comfort us when we're stepping out into the unknown.
6 comments:
Wow! I can't believe Taber had the option of two great schools to go to! He is a hard worker, and I am sure it paid off. He is a great example to Cameron. I am glad you guys feel like you made the best decision and have no regrets...that's a great feeling!
and...this is when you guys left us. =( You guys are awesome, glad we're still in contact. =)
I'm glad you went to BYU too because then we got to help you move and that was one of the few times I really got to meet you guys, haha. And you gave Justin all your Spanish teaching stuff which was really nice. And sorry to tell you, but you probably should have kept your "No, David!" book in spanish because Kenz & Jarom are obsessed with it (although I hardly ever read it to them en espanol). So yeah.. thanks!
Wow, Taber looks so young in that pic!
I must say, I'm awfully glad you guys chose to come to BYU as well...:)
So glad you chose BYU! I would be really sad if I had never gotten to meet you.
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