Lunch with Nate's Professors and Staff

Nate and I are continually so impressed with The University of Virginia's professors and amazing people here in Charlottesville. Before Nate came to school here he contacted Professor Moore, the world's leading Oceans Law expert (as seen below with his wife on the left). Since Nate was especially interested in Oceans Law, he asked if he could do anything to help him. Nate was surprised when he very warmly invited him to come see him when we arrived in Virginia. Nate went to his office, and was invited to help edit a book he was working on for Law Schools around the Country. It was an unconventional move for a pre-1st year Law Student to make since most first year law students are only focussed on studying for their classes, but this move that Nate made has been such an amazing blessing for our life. He (along with others) was able to recommend Nate for the US Air Force JAG program and was probably a very influential part of Nate getting that job since he is so respected among the US Military. His wife grew up in a large family of 8 here on the East Coast, so we shared our wonderful memories of growing up in a large family. Professor Moore's an avid lover of Classical Music, along with Professor Turner (as shown right back) and so we talked about music. We also talked about politics, and the very interesting situation in which we find ourselves. The sweetest part was hearing Professor Moore talk to Nate about having high goals for himself and he told him that his wife and family should always come first. Professor Moore is also a world champion weight lifter in his age division. Just an amazing person in so many ways. We had the best time having lunch with them yesterday while our dear friends the Gavins watched our boys (thank you Gavins!!!). We feel immensely blessed to be here at this school, surrounded by such good friends, and influential people who have and will do such good for the world. The two women on the right (Mer and Judy) are two of the dearest women that Nate works with - both Secretary's and who make us feel like part of their family. Back left is Bill who also works for the National Security area of UVA's law School and is also so kind.