KIEREN DANIEL MCKINNON SMITH

Kieren, we are so incredibly proud of your accomplishment and your perseverance and dedication you have shown over your life. You are such a clever, sweet, caring, talented and adventurous man who sets his mind on something and always sees it through, never letting doubts or obstacles stand in your way. You are the pride of our family and of Scotland. You have achieved so much in your life and I know God has such immense plans for you in the future. So reach for the stars, follow your dreams and remember your motto: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. We love you beyond words, Grandma

& Grandpa

Dear Caitlyn,

Congratulations on this very special day!! We are proud beyond words and can’t believe that our little girl is graduating from college. It seems like your first day of preschool wasn’t that long ago. We can still picture you in your first day of school outfit with your new backpack on your back. How did the years go so very fast?! We have been blessed with the privilege of watching you grow over the years into the person you are today. Our memories of this and of all the special times we’ve shared together are some of our most prized possessions. The changes we’ve seen in you while at Pepperdine have been nothing short of amazing. You have become a beautiful young woman who blossomed from the girl we dropped off (with tears in our eyes) freshman year. Over these incredible four years you have worked hard, sought out opportunities and adventures, survived a pandemic, traveled the world, deepened your faith, and learned what and who are truly important to you in life. You’ve made such wonderful lifelong friends and have amazing memories to last a lifetime. What a blessing these four years have been! While we are sad to see this chapter at Pepperdine come to an end, we couldn’t be more excited to see the amazing things to come in your next chapter. We know that God has great and special plans for you so continue to let Him be your guide and use the incredible gifts He’s given you. Wherever life takes you, always remember how very much your family loves you and that we are here for you always and forever wherever you are!!

With so much love always, Mom, Dad, Matt, Brendan, and Callie