Quotes. They seem to help me communicate my words when I don't have any of my own. This quote touched me this morning. I realized that I will be moving in about 15 days- Time flies.
I remember as a young girl sneaking through the back fence to go play with my next-door neighbor.
I remember jumping on the trampoline and wishing one day I could just fly.
I remember the night I became an aunt.
I remember how nervous I was for the big transition from elementary to middle school.
I remember loosing my confidence and thinking I wasn't good enough.
I remember the school field trips.
I remember the excitement to progress into high school.
I remember playing sports with the team I love.
I remember getting my driver's license.
I remember driving to the school play and getting hit by a deer.
I remember snowy nights and driving through a ditch after a hard basketball practice.
I remember falling in love, and getting my heart broken.
I remember building myself back up.
I remember those friends that changed me.
I remember the summer, a wonderful summer.
I remember opening up and letting down walls.
I remember being shy and quiet.
I remember saving a life at the swimming pool.
I remember an amazing family that always supported me.
I REMEMBER.
I cherish those memories. Time does fly and the fact about "time".. it never stops. I find myself wishing I could go back and relive some of these "Times" but I know that if I live in the past.. I can't create those memories that I cherish today. I have had an amazing life so far, with amazing people in it.
I have learned to love in many different ways.
I have learned that people may move away, but the relationships don't have to go away.
I have learned that life changes and we change.
I have learned that I have to grow up and become more independent.
I have learned that I am a loved daughter of God and he has a plan for me.
I HAVE LEARNED.
I know that I have hurt people in my life, and I mourn for the hurt I caused them.
I know that I am hard on myself.
I know that I have felt love.
I know that I belong to the only true church.
I know that I am a friend, student, sister, and daughter.
I know that time flies.. but I also know that I determine the path that I take.
I know I determine what people and things I pursue in the time I have.
I KNOW.
The story of a girl that REMEMBERS and cherishes the "times". The story of a girl who is getting ready for yet another transition but has LEARNED to keep moving forward. I KNOW that I am the girl writing this story and I have to keep learning, loving, and cherishing "my story".
15 days thats so crazy! I hope we get to see each other at least one more time before you move. I work every night tell this coming sunday, then ill be gone monday-friday. I get my wisdom teeth taken out Saturday the 18th. And I move back up the 22nd... If theres any time say the 20th or 21st and you are free let me know. :) Time really does fly.. By the way this post almost made me cry you have been through a lot the past few years and have grown into such and amazing woman because of it. Love you Shay. Lets try to blog more... Ok? I love reading your thoughts keep it up.
ReplyDeleteMatthew! :) It is so crazy! and I move up the 21st so we totally need to make time for each other these next couple of weeks. I pledge to blog more :) I love it! I think it is a great way to collect my thoughts! You are amazing! Love ya, Shay
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