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Dear Summer Staff Family

You guys were all that I could have asked for plus more.

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Dear Summer Staff Family

Dear Summer Staff Family,

First off, you deserve the biggest thank you in the entire world. Now that I know each of you, I could not imagine my life without you. You have each individually and collectively made a much bigger impact on my life than you could ever imagine, and I am forever grateful for that. You guys have always been such a big support system, starting in the GroupMe months before we even knew each other through today. I wish I had the time to write every single one of you your own letter telling you how much I appreciate you and all you have done for me!

Ropes family, I could not have worked with better people day in and day out. You guys kept me going and never let me slack off. Waking up at 6 a.m. after working the previous night until 1 a.m. isn't easy, but knowing I was going to get to work with each and every one of you made it a little bit easier. You guys always put a smile on my face, whether it be from the riddles and jokes you told or the mistakes we all made. When asked what job I would do if I wasn't on ropes, I never quite knew how to answer because I had such a great experience with all of you guys, and I just could not imagine my month without working side-by-side with each of you. So, Emily, Cat, Gwen, Madison, Jake, Jamby, Caleb, Anthony, Jonathan, Charlie, Max, and Cole, thank you all for such a wonderful experience at Rockbridge.

The girls of Nickel Back, you all provided me with such a comforting and safe place to live for the month. Never, not once, did I feel unwelcome. Each of you poured out endless love, laughter, and memories that will last forever. Thank you for the late night jam session when sadly packing up all of our belongings to leave, because although it sucked having to face the fact that we were leaving, it gave me the realization of how lucky I am. When I was sick it was you guys that comforted me and made sure that I was okay. Each of you ladies provided me with such wonderful friendships, and I hope you ladies know how much I truly miss each of you. Gwen, Lara, Emily, Henley, Taylor, Eve, Rebecca, Alison, Emily, Sloan, Hayley, Rachel, and Molly, thank you for everything! I miss living with each of you so much!

Lights team, your amount of patience in such a stressful time is inspirational! Carnival night is one of the best nights, but such a big part of that is the atmosphere that you created. Thank you for putting up with my stress and for reminding me that everything would end up alright. Thanks for holding my ladder when I needed it, and for making sure that everything was running smoothly. The lights were always so beautiful, and I am glad that I got to be part of putting all of that together with you guys!

Last but not least, Tish and Tom, you two were the best bosses I could have ever asked for. You provided us summer staffers with endless love and support. You helped lead us down the right path in every situation, and you always gave us the motivation to keep going. You continuously told us how great of a job we were doing, and if we were not working at our 100% you motivated us to keep going. I wish I had all of the words to explain how grateful I am for both of you. I cannot imagine having better bosses for the month, thank you both so very much!

Rockbridge session one Summer Staff, you guys were the best! My life is better with each of you now in it! I wish I could explain how much each and every one of you means to me, but please just know that I love all of you! I can't wait to see you all again soon!

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