Two weeks after many of my amazing friends graduated college, I can't help but already be nostalgic. I will miss them more than words can probably ever describe. These friends molded me, changed me and made be a better person today than when I first started college. It's crazy to realize that I am transitioning from mentee to mentor, as my mentors go into the adult world and begin this next chapter of their lives. I will miss them dearly, but will treasure the memories we made together during the college chapter of our lives.

While we parted ways in the college experience, I feel blessed to know that some of these friends are my best friends and we will play huge roles in each others lives in the years to come. They left me with great knowledge that I get to pass on in my last year of college, which is amazing but scary. I know next year when it's my turn to leave and head into the real world, there will be people that feel like I do now. While it may be sad at first, like all goodbyes, it's not a definite goodbye. This is a 'see you later.'

I am so excited to see these graduates thrive at their respective new jobs or graduate schools. I know each of them has reminded me what it means to serve your purpose in life, and I cannot wait to see how the Lord moves in each and every one of them. They are leaving me, but they are on to do incredible things and leave their mark on the world. I cannot even imagine how they must be feeling, because while I am both happy and sad, they must be excited and fearful for the unknown.

I hope they know they should not be afraid because they have so many supporters who know they are going to take over adult world. While there will be challenges and good days and bad days, this is only normal. You are going to shake things up in the best way and everything you've done these past four years has prepared you for most of what's to come. The things you aren't prepared for, you will learn how to handle along the way. I am so proud of you!

Good luck graduates!