A Quiet and Restful Place

On Friday I spent a busy afternoon at Southwestern University, photographing incoming freshmen as they moved into their residence halls.   After a few hours, preparing to head home, I stopped by the campus student center, took a few more photos, then stopped to visit with Jim, a friend who attended the university many years ago.  Jim was handing out welcome bags to new students and parents.   As I was leaving, Jim suggested that I stop by Lois Perkins Chapel on the way to my car.  “You’ll be glad you did,” he said.    Though tired, I followed my friend’s suggestion, entering this lovely chapel, built in 1950 and named for a former student, who attended Southwestern from 1908-1911.   Although I’ve been here several times for various things for the Williamson County Sun, this was my first visit with no activities scheduled.   I have to say, there’s something special about taking in such a beautiful place with no other soul around.   How very peaceful it was.   According to Southwestern’s website, when students are on campus, the chapel’s doors are open every day, from 7a.m.-midnight, for “prayer and meditation.”   Honestly, I think places of worship need to keep their doors open all the time, but how often does that happen?  Not so much.  But it’s a good idea.  There’s times when we don’t want a sermon