12.13.12

I wanted to share this amazing message I received from my dear sister Joanna on my last night of college classes--12.13.12. Yes, we can text books to each other.

"Spend a few moments tonight to think through nights that you've probably already tried to forget. Sleepless, dreary, bleary, tiring, exhausting nights. Nights that barely gave you enough sleep to be able to wake up the few hours later. Nights that you stopped yourself from doing anything fun because you had to be profitable every minute. Nights that you kept drifting off to sleep because your body literally couldn't do anything else. Nights that no matter how hard you worked you know you would end up reliving again sometime later because you had more projects to turn in. Nights that you knew were going to be some of the longest of your life--and probably were.
     When you think about those nights tonight, be proud of what you accomplished and the sacrifices you have made to be where you are today. And know that it will pay off.
     Enjoy your last night of college. Ever. Be proud. Do well tomorrow, and celebrate powerfully! I love you."

Every word about those awful nights is true, and sadly I had more awful nights this past semester than any other. I am ready to never have to live through any more of those nights again, yet I know life will bring all sorts of sleepless, dreary, bleary, tiring, and exhausting nights in my life to come--that's part of life. My sister's text was thoughtful and touching that when I read it to my parents, I barely made it through because of the heavy tears streaming down my face. Joanna has been there for my college years, guiding and advising me. My whole family has been there for me; I'm so thankful for all my family has done for me.