For Standing By Me

Yesterday, I was able to briefly talk to one of my tuesday night bffs and during the conversation, I was able to hear how sincerely happy she is to be at the school of her dreams. Which was blessing to hear, not only to know that she was very much happy, but kind of a confirmation that following your heart is the most important thing to do. That even if you're scared of leaving behind everything you love and know, eventually things will fall into place.
As Bruce Crampton said "Life is a compromise of what your ego wants to do, what experience tells you to do, and what your nerves let you do." My ego desires to be where I feel my heart belongs, my experience tells me that it's time to spread my wings and head out on my own, it also reminds me of how little I have truly experienced with out my family standing by my side. But with persistance, I plan to allow my nerves to guide me, to go where my heart is being called, and allow my experience of the world to grow, and where eventually my nerves will begin to subside until there presence in but a shadow of there former existance.
I know through all of this I will grow as a person ultimately, but I would like to thank several people who have helped me follow my heart and not let the nerves get the best of me. This is for those of you who have stood beside me....

Dad

All though It will be hard to not have you with me, I know that the distance is nothing compared to the capcity of our relationship. I appreciate you offering to drive me down, and I can not wait to spend those days with you stopping at as many diners, drive-ins and dives as we can along the way. You are an amazing father, and I am glad I can do this and know Chance has someone else to look to for comfort and love.

Brianna

You are my sister and best friend, and Im so glad I have been able to turn to you through the good and the bad, and always know that you would be honest and true with me. You are an outgoing person, and helped me stick to my guns and keep with it. I love you and wish you could come with me!!

Lisa

Your an amazing person and I cant wait to hang out with you once I get to Texas!! Your my best friend and I owe you so much for all that you have taught me! You taught me how to be an amazing teacher, friend and all around good person. To accept who I am and be proud of it as well as comfortable. I have missed you these past couple months and have been counting down the days until we can go shopping again. (less than 80 days to go!!)

Lizzie-Poo

Your an amazing person, and I am soo glad that we took those breaks together and go to know each other before the end of the school year!! To have someone going through the same fears as me and understood exactly what I was going through and then being to tell me that it is all worth it is the best gift I could ask for. I love you and I miss you terribly and I believe a visit to Texas this coming summer is in order my dear!!

♥Without you all, I would be lost♥