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Charis Franklin

Oct 03, 2016

Augusta, GA

Charis Franklin

Let me preface this by saying: there was a point in my life where I wasn’t sure who was going to stand by me and who wasn’t. Our family was going through severe transition and I watched as decade long relationships crumbled. But I had NO CLUE the beautiful friendships God was about to send my way. So here’s a few lessons I learned along the way.

Appreciate those who have stood by you. At times when it may feel like the world is falling apart around us, it is important to be thankful for those who have stood like pillars around us.
Remind yourself of your value. We must always keep Psalms 139:14- “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” This verse can often be dismissed as cliché, but take note of the “my soul knows it very well”. We ought to have such a strong sense of our value as daughters and sons that we don’t just KNOW it, but we take it to heart and walk in it every day. It should not just be a token verse taped to our mirrors, but something we believe every step we take. Also, our value rests not in how much other people “like” us but rather, it is established in God’s resolute love for us.
It is okay to have a bad day. We all have them. I know I certainly do… I mean just this past week I managed to spill orange juice on my shirt a mere ten minutes before having to leave, forget to turn in a paper, and wipe out in the school parking lot. It’s a fact of nature: we’re human. So unless you happen to be some freak of nature, bad days will happen, but it’s okay. The best lesson my mom ever taught me was to be upset, but to never let that guide your day.
God is always on your side. When it feels like no one, even those who are the “pillars” in your life is of any help, God’s got you. Call me naïve, but I believe He has and always will have my best interest at heart, and sin sometimes gets in the way. At the end of the day, if we remember He cares deeply for us, and surrender to Him, His Will will be done (try saying that ten times fast).
Dogs and coffee will always be your best friend. All I’m saying is coffee has never given me trust issues and my dogs are always happy to see me.

So whether you are in a valley or on a mountaintop when it comes to friendship, always remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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