It's been twelve years and now the end is finally here. My niece is graduating from high school tomorrow and I can barely believe it. I've watched her from the time she was born blossom into the young lady she is now. I can't believe it's time for her to start the next step in this adventure called life.
I had so many things I wanted to do for her before we reached this point, but life has a way of sneaking up and past you. All I can say is enjoy it while you can because it is brief.
So, Cutie Pie--this one's for you! I'm very proud of all you have accomplished so far in your life and can't wait to see what's to come! Congratulations!! You finally made it!
With all of the changes happening in my life recently, I've begun to think about the goals and plans I had for myself before and during my college years. I wasn't really sure about what I wanted to do when I "grew up" and truth be told, I'm still not sure. However, I did have a list of places where I wanted to live and explore--maybe even a few careers I would like to try.
After the passing of my grandmother, I realized through a conversation with my aunt that I've kind of been holding my breath while life happened to me. Rather than be the spontaneous and bubbly person that I really am, I've grown into a hard outer shell just waiting for the next thing to hit me.
I've started to let that breath out and bring in some revitalizing oxygen that I so desperately need. I'm scared to death about some of the things I'm going to attempt, but really, in the end I think it will be worth it. Even if the outcome is not what I would like, I do know that God is in control and that He works all things together for my good--even if I don't agree with Him at the time.
All of this to say, I found this song (This Is Not Goodbye) by the Sidewalk Prophets to be very inspiring and right in line with the changes I am currently trying to make. I hope it inspires you too.
It's that time of year again--GRADUATION! For our class of 2011--graduation takes place this afternoon at the Fairgrounds. It's a bittersweet time. There are a few I didn't think would ever make it and some I wish didn't have to go. I'm sad to see some of my favorite students graduate, but I know that there are bigger and better things on the horizon for them.
My niece is also "graduating." She's moving up to the middle school level and is expecting big things for sixth grade. I'm still waiting to hear back from my sister about whether or not there will be a graduation party for her, but she should know that I'm very proud to be her aunt.
To all of you graduating this year, I leave you with
