"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
-Dr. Seuss (sure do love him)
Thanks, Seuss for reminding me that there is a season for everything, including 'see you laters' (notice I didn't say goodbye).
Today, I had to say goodbye to a childhood friend. Shannon Smith. We started crying just a little bit in the Panera Bread parking lot. When we hugged each other tightly, the tears began to flow. Most of my day has been spent tearing up at the thought that my sweet Shannon is going to college in less than two weeks.
To my college friends--What an extraordinary time in your life. You all are about to start on the journey that we've been preparing for, for quite awhile now. Sometimes I wish I could be joining you, but I'll have my time soon enough. The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams. Go,live out your passions. Travel, see the world. Love, let your heart be open to new relationships. Live, absorb every opportunity that comes in a day. Stress, don't let it consume you :). I cannot wait to see all the pictures of the dorms, new friends, new cities, new life! Don't ever forget who you are and where you come from. "Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away." (yes, this is Oh, The Places You'll Go).
-Dr. Seuss (sure do love him)
Thanks, Seuss for reminding me that there is a season for everything, including 'see you laters' (notice I didn't say goodbye).
Today, I had to say goodbye to a childhood friend. Shannon Smith. We started crying just a little bit in the Panera Bread parking lot. When we hugged each other tightly, the tears began to flow. Most of my day has been spent tearing up at the thought that my sweet Shannon is going to college in less than two weeks.
To my college friends--What an extraordinary time in your life. You all are about to start on the journey that we've been preparing for, for quite awhile now. Sometimes I wish I could be joining you, but I'll have my time soon enough. The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams. Go,live out your passions. Travel, see the world. Love, let your heart be open to new relationships. Live, absorb every opportunity that comes in a day. Stress, don't let it consume you :). I cannot wait to see all the pictures of the dorms, new friends, new cities, new life! Don't ever forget who you are and where you come from. "Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away." (yes, this is Oh, The Places You'll Go).
*Provers 4:23 (The Message)
23-27 Keep vigilant watch over your heart;
that's where life starts.
Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth;
avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip.
Keep your eyes straight ahead;
ignore all sideshow distractions.
Watch your step,
and the road will stretch out smooth before you.
Look neither right nor left;
leave evil in the dust.
that's where life starts.
Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth;
avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip.
Keep your eyes straight ahead;
ignore all sideshow distractions.
Watch your step,
and the road will stretch out smooth before you.
Look neither right nor left;
leave evil in the dust.
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