Where do I even begin... In all honesty the only thought flowing through my mind is, where did time go?
I remember the night we got back after winter break and I thought the next few months would be just as long as first semester. I was way wrong, the days somehow went by much quicker.
As I think about this semester, I think of all the friends, family and others love and support I have gotten thus far. This article is a reflection, a thank you note and is written with all my love.
Let's start with the beginning, Pi Phi. Thank you. For blessing me with all of these wonderful sisters who share in the same values as myself. For inspiring me to be and do more. For making me realize we only have so many date parties and formals, so why not go. For always promoting our values, regardless of the situation or circumstance. Here's to the next three years!
To the friendships that remained and the new ones. Kelsey, Kenzie, Megs, Bridgie, J, Kelldog and Kenzie. You have all made this semester a much lighter load due to your support, dinner dates, hugs, laughs and love along the way. I cannot wait for the roadies home in next fall, the fair, making dinners together, sleepovers and the memories to come. To say the least the NZ will miss the laughs, tears, stress and all of us. Much love to you all.
To the one ensures I am still sane and checking in on me, Leah. For always seeing if I wanted or needed to go home. For making me laugh and smile when I am so stress ridden. For always giving advice, hugs and always reminding me I have a little bit of home here. There are simply not enough thank you's in the world to describe my gratitude for you.
John. Thank you for random texts checking in to make sure that I am studying enough and doing well. There is nothing like seeing your name pop up on my phone and seeing a text asking about tests, boys or sorority stuff. We may not see each other often but your presence never fails and I am so incredibly lucky to have someone like yourself in my life. Hopefully, see you soon!
To the Fam, every weekend home was unforgettable. To the first time coming home to the last, you all made sure to stop by and visit. Mom and Dad, thank you as always for never failing to say I love you, for reminding me I am going to be a great nurse and for always checking in. Auntie Julie, thank you for supplying endless amounts of Essential Oils. Grace, thank you for always filling me in on the drama and gossip of high school. Grandma, thank you for sending cards written with love and notes of encouragement. To aunts, uncles and cousins, I couldn't have done this year without the FaceTimes, phone calls and hugs at gatherings. I am one lucky girl.
To say this semester was one for the books is one hundred percent true. I turned down the opportunity to study abroad in Ireland to go be God's hands in serving those in Honduras this summer. I have found some of my best friends this semester and there are no words that will do the justice of how much I appreciate and value our friendships. I learned so much more than just the academic side of learning, I learned in order for me to take care of others I need to take care of myself. Saying no to things, sleeping, working out, yoga and working on being the best version of myself.
This year has truly flown before my eyes. I cannot believe that we are so close to being done. I couldn't have done this without all of you. Thank you and I cannot wait to see where next year takes us.
