"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
The gravity of this statement has never really hit me as hard as it did this morning.
Today was my last "official Sunday" at the church I've been a part of for 7 years now. Because I am moving away for school this week, everyone felt as though they needed to say their "goodbyes." While I've never had a problem with goodbyes, I guess I just felt like they were unnecessary. I will be back eventually, and will see them all periodically. Still, I appreciated their love all the same. One of my favorite people in the world, Lindsey, definitely stood out the most among all of my well wishers this morning. I have been close with Lindsey for a very long time, as well as being close to her whole family. Especially her children. I love them like they are my own. (More like my own younger sisters and brother, I suppose, considering my age.) I absolutely love to babysit them, and look forward to Lindsey's call everytime. Anyway, Lindsey, who is know for her comical, lighthearted persona, came to give me a hug, and wish me luck. She's not one to cry, ever. 'Twas not the case this morning. She hugged for 10 minutes, sobbing hysterically as she told me over and over how special I was, and how much she loved me. I was really moved by this encounter. As anxious as I am to get away, and experience the world, I must always remember that I have family and friends who I love, and who love me more than words could ever express. I am forever grateful to all of those people who have been there for me throughout my short life, and I cannot wait to tell them of all the new experiences I will have.
Thank You.
I love you.
laterdays.