High school graduation reflection (posted 6/22/09)
So i made it through 13 years of school..and graduated on June 10, 2009. I made so many memories and many new close friends. I never guessed when I started my senior year that the friends I ended up with i would be so close to. When you are in band, you bond with the people you spend the most time with. Jojo my circus clown and Ms. crutches..are the amazing 2nd clarinets that I depended on. They were always there for me, even when I was in the worst of moods. From many flicks to eating crazy skittles...or txting each other in class. And of course for me I dont just hang out with girls, guys are my friends to. Chris has been there for me, hes a great listener but also has a brain full of advice. Anyways friends that make an impact on your life, place footprints on your heart for ever. It sticks with you like a piece of glue.
Now I am leaving for college in just a few weeks and I never guessed that I would have so many friends that I would miss at home. There are many other people that have been in my high school years that I have been close to. So..to those that I am leaving behind you stand tall and make the 13 years of school the best time of your life. But to one person that is the bestest friend I have ever had. I will miss you so much and I know that even if you dont t hink you are going to. You are going to fall into my footsteps at church and amoung the timothys and ruths. You are an amazing person and your whole theroy of not hating anyone is amazing, I definitly cant do that. No matter what dont stop being the best little brother in the whole world!
College grad reflection
When I entered college in 2009, I think I went in determined to come out with a education major, close ties to high school friendships, and graduate four years later. But so much more happened. I have now made it through 13 years of grad school and 4.5 years of college. I graduated on December 13, 2013 (Friday the 13th) with my degree in Human and Community Service..yes that is right... not an education major! I went through curvy road and trials during college but have come out to be someone that wants to follow a passion that I have developed. I have a desire to serve the least of these population and teach in ways that I was unaware of. While I sometimes miss high school days, it is only for some of the friendships, but then again I am so thankful. I am thankful for the amazing friendships I made during college. Ones that I had no idea that were gonna happen during my final semester. Friends come when they are needed, even when you don't think you are looking for one. But I also maintained some very important friendships that lasted though high school and college.
The advice that I gave in 2009 is still relevant. Stand tall and make ALL your years of school the best time of your life. Friends that are for real will stick with you forever. Be true to yourself. Be you. Be you-tiful. Let God lead you. Have patience. Follow GOD, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Just some thank yous
I am blessed beyond measures for so many people and I would never want to let someone think I forgot them. But with that said, voicing thank yous is often something that is hidden away, but I feel that words of affirmation are very important.
- Thank you to my parents for always being supportive and showing me that everything will work out, even if sometimes it is questionable. To all my family that constantly stands behind me giving support during highs and lows. Family is a very important to me and I am blessed to have some people awesome people in mine!
- Best friends don't always come easy, and I will say that I never really had one best friend through school. That is until I got to college and roomed with a girl that I never imaged would become my best friend and sister! We had so many amazing moments during college, the list is unending and I am so thankful.
- Role models are not just people that are older than you, they can be people that you look up to in varies of ways. To someone that teaches me daily to love those that may be my enemy, to pray for those that are prayerless, to be completely loving to everyone and open to everyone. You are the best little brother ever, best friend!
- To those friends that I met during college either early on or later in my career. Thank you to those friends that survived the years of college apart. Thank you to those that stayed close though thick and thin moments in life. I am truly thankful.
- And thank you to my church family and to GOD. Nothing is possible without God, and nothing is possible without learning about God. I have been raised in any amazing church with very supportive people. To those I am truly thankful.
No one was left out on purpose, because everyone falls into one of those categories.
This reflection only gives a glimpse of my college career and the memories that I have. It is only a glimpse of the appreciation that I have to so many people. I am excited to see why God is leading me.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are amazing and I truly thank you for everything that you have taught me and continue to lead me on the path that you have drawn out for me. I pray for those that are cold, without shelter, without food, without safety. I pray that they are able to make it through these freezing nights and take shelter in places that can help them. I pray for the men and women that daily fight to protect us, that give their lives so that we may remain free. I pray for all family members and friends, for those far and near, those silent and loud. I pray that all silent prayers are lifted up. I pray that you show your love to those that are even pondering who you are. I love you LORD Jesus. In your holy name, AMEN!
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