To all those in liberty Christian school's senior class. This is it. This is really it. After so long we've finally come to the end. Where do I even begin? So many thoughts are running through my mind right now. First I have thoughts of what has happened. The memories I've made with each of you guys have impacted and changed me. We have grown together this year in the many things we were put to do. It was an honor hosting the homecoming and the Jr/Sr banquet for you guys with the student council. You have no idea how much pride and joy it bought me to see you all come together with the movie night and accomplish something great. Every late night, headache, stressful thought, and moment of frantic panic was worth it looking back. I can now say that yes I would do it all over again if it meant feeling this joy I have right now. For every laugh, tear, argument,and life building moment we have each shared, thank you. Next I have thoughts of what is. This brings me sorrow. I am sorrowful because I may not see all of you during this week of right of passage. There is something ailing my body that doctors cannot diagnose. I have gone through sleepless nights, pain, tears, and more and yet, nothing can be defined. It is if I have nothing inside though everything on the outside says otherwise. I am praying to God that he will grant my body the strength to recover and to pull through to be able to see you off on Friday and rejoice with your family and loved ones. Finally I have thoughts of what can be. Notice I say what can be,as opposed to what will be. This is for the mere reason that looking forward brings a sense of uncertainty. Fear mixed with hopeful anticipation are quickened in me as I imagine the many different lives you all could lead. My imagination has put you on the highest of pedestals, but that same imagination has left you for dead,on your own, cold. Looking forward is always hard to do. We can look at the past and marvel, because it happened. We can study our present and learn, for we are in it. But we cannot properly view our future and accept it, for our future is not yet decieded. Saying our future is like a empty canvas is inappropriate because it gives it a limit and structure, making our life set to the boundaries of the canvas. Our life is better compared to a vast, unexplored ocean. This ocean goes out infinitely in all directions, it is unpredictable, beautiful. This is the moment we see you off as you set sail to traverse this ocean. Some have found hidden treasures, others have hit the rocks of adversity and sank down to the ocean floor. Many have mapped out their journey to success, or lack of. So today I present you with this question: Who's map do you have? Do you have a map of some one who has survived, or lived? Who's ship are you following? Are they going through ways of questionable waters promising clear skies, when above you only see gray? And finally, who is your captain? Are you letting your captain steer? Or are you the passenger giving orders? I cannot answer these for you. This must be asked and answered within. I hope as our days grow closer to an end you meditate on these words and use the thoughts brought up to get your life pointed in the right direction. Liberty Christian School seniors. This may be the last time you hear from me, this may be the last moment of family we have. Know we love you, we are praying for you, and we are all excited to see where your journey takes you. Seniors, friends, brothers and sisters, stay strong, love God, and as always, have nice day.
