Today is THE Day...

Well, the day is finally upon all of us SHS graduates, class of 'ought-five! This week has been an emotional rollercoaster. (We did go to Carowinds on Monday, but the emotional roller coaster isn't near as thrilling...) Anyway, it's exciting to think about all of the new things that my friends and I will be able to do and expereince. It's also a little sad, because this is a big change, and life will never be the same. It's a good change, but it will never be like this again. That's okay, but sometimes it's a little hard to let go. How wonderful it is to rely on God's promise in Jeremiah 29:11 an just to know that He loves me. I'll see many people tomorrow (well, today I guess...) that I'll probably never see again. It hurts to know that some of them will not invest their lives wisely (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) but it is awesome and encouraging to see those who are already seeking out God's plan for their lives and who want to live for Him completely.
Tonight I opened my time capsule from 1st grade. We were supposed to wait until graduation day, so when midnight came, I couldn't take it anymore. It's been eleven years, for goodness' sake! :) In it was a letter from first grade Amanda to the college Amanda, pictures, class activities, drawings, and letters from my parents. That's really what choked me up, but it's so special. They've been praying for me for so long, and it was just a reminder of how much they love me and of how God has really had His hand on me my whole life. Emotional.

Okay, God. Here it goes...it will never be the same. But I trust that when you close a door, such as through high school graduation, that you will open a window! I know, I know..."Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding..." Prov. 3:5...