I haven't written on the blog for a whole year! I would make excuses but to be honest, I don't have any, just kind of happened.
I have been going back and forth on whether or not I should post this entry, but I think that the cardinal sitting on my deck made the decision for me...thanks mom :)
As I sit here and prepare myself to get ready for graduation rehearsal everything is becoming real. The fact that I am graduating from College tomorrow! It has been a long, emotional 5 years for me, but I DID IT.
I want to start by thanking everyone that has supported me, there are honestly not enough words I could say to you. If it was not for your motivation I would not be where I am today. Most specifically Thank you Mom and Dad. Mom: From the start you knew where I should have gone to college. I choose to be rebellious and go with the exact opposite. You stuck by me when I choose to transfer, although not happy, I think you realized it was for the better. You were my cheerleader, my role model, although tough with love when it came to grades, you always knew I could do better. Loosing you my Junior year in College was so hard. You told me to finish school and that is what I did. I did it for myself, but most importantly I did it for you. Thank you for teaching me to never give up, and to continue on reaching for my dreams. I love you always and forever. Dad: Where to begin. You have supported me through thick and thin. You are always there to support and defend me whenever I need it. You have made continuing with school so much easier. Like Mom, you have pushed me to continue on with school. Most importantly Dad, you have never ever given up on me, even when I had my bad days I know you knew I could do it. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and most specifically, thank you for always being there with words of encouragement. I love you. Nathan and Jenna: Wow...what a year we had last year. I'm so happy we are back to being the goofy siblings we are. Honestly I have no idea where I would be without the two of you. The two of you have accomplished such great things, and I can only hope I follow in your footsteps. You guys are wonderful and thank you for being such great role models for me, and helping me with my journey. I love you guys! Also, Amanda, thank you for being such a great sister-in-law. I always know I can text you with problems and you will always be there to give advice. I am so happy you are part of the family and get to share this special day with me. Auntie Theresa and Uncle Steve: Words cannot tell you how thankful I am that you guys were there for me after my mom passed away. You two were always there to listen when I was having a bad day, and to make me laugh when I did not feel like it. You and the girls have been so great to me, and I am so happy that we can share this special time together. To everyone else, you know who you are, thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
As for the people that said I wouldn't go back to school after my Mom's passing, Thank you. Thank you for being so naive and not knowing who I am and most specifically who my mother was. Your negativity fueled my determination to finish school, most importantly finish school with a high GPA. I wish I could thank you for being there for me, and supporting me, but that is not the case. Instead I am thanking you for being such a negative impact on my life, and showing me exactly who I do not want to become.
Although tomorrow is going to bring a lot of emotion, I am so proud of myself on where I am and where my family is. Mom, I know you will not physically be there tomorrow, but I know you will be looking down at me as I walk across the stage and receive my College diploma, and a BS in Counseling Psychology.
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