Today, the senior class of 2011 graduated. I thought earlier in the year that I would be incredibly sad on this day. However, I am not. As I heard each one of my friends names called to walk across that stage and recieve that much earned diploma, I felt only joy. Joy because this was a day that they have worked towards for 12 years. 12 long but worth it years.
People say that they become sad when they think that they'll probably never see half of those people again. But I don't become sad over that thought. Not because I don't like those people or anything, but because the people who you are close to, and are dear friends, will always be there. 20 years later, your best friend will be there. If I had to choose between seeing my best friend throughout the rest of my life, and seeing all those faces throughout my life, I'd choose my best friend. So, don't be sad because you won't see some of these people again. Be joyful because you are about to enter into the rest of the world with your friends that will be there every step of the way.
Next year will definately be different. I won't see some of my bestest friends faces next year everyday of school. I won't get to let out all my problems on Cheyenne, Kiara, and Colleen. I won't get to get my good advice from Keri. I won't get a much needed hug from Kilby everyday. I won't get to see my bestest friend Carson everyday. I won't get to get a lot of positive energy from Mariah everyday and most certainly every football game. I won't get to act like a "thug" with Ryan. Last but not least, I won't be able to see Rob Lee everyday, a person who has been a big part of my sophmore year as well as everyone else I've mentioned and those that have gone unmentioned.
Even though I won't see these people everyday for the rest of my life, each and everyone has left me with many fond memories and will always have a place in my heart. I pray that God will bless each and everyone of you in your journey throughout the rest of your life. I pray that you will all pursue your dreams wholeheartedly. I pray that each one of you will have love in your life always. This I know, that you will always have love from God, and me. Thank you everyone for all that you have ever given me and all that you will give to me in the future. I love you all.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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