As this school year comes to a close, I’m left thinking about all I am
thankful for despite the anxiety, fear, and sadness I felt as the year
began. Losing one of my best friends was one of the hardest things I’ve ever
had to deal with. Returning to school and living in a room we were to share
together was unbelievably difficult and lonely and I honestly wasn’t sure how I’d
make it through the entire year that way.
So, I’m using this blog post to thank every one of you that sent
good thoughts and prayers my way. I know without those I would not have been
able to function properly.
To everyone that came out to Jennifer’s memorial service in
September, thank you. I feel like that was the best way to get some closure as
a campus and I appreciate you all coming. It was also a nice way to say goodbye
to Emily, Sarah, and Lauren as they all went their separate ways for the term.
To my mom and sisters that took my phone calls and got me off
campus so that I could get out and listened to me cry, you ladies are
wonderful. I love you all very much and thank you for all you do for me.
To my friends from home and away that contacted me on a regular basis to check in and chat, I love you all and thank you so much for always being here for me.
To the person that spent the last nine months listening to me
gripe and complain about everything even when you were gallivanting across
Europe the last month, took late night food runs with me, laughed with me, and
helped me immensely, thank you so much. If I didn’t have a friend right around
the corner, I probably would not have left my room. Even though I’d keep you up
until 2 am on a regular basis, I appreciate you being such a great friend.
To the person that went out of her way to share her lunchtime
with me and get to know me, I know we’ve discussed this, but thank you. You
made meal time much more bearable and I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you
and becoming your friend. You’re a lovely human being and I hope we’ll be able
to stay connected throughout our senior year.
To the person that has talked to me every day despite any
stressful or negative thing that has happened since September, thank you.
Thanks for being here for someone you really didn’t know all too well. Thank
you for listening to me whine and walking me through a lot of the grieving process.
Thanks for opening up your life to me and becoming one of my really great
friends. I can honestly say, without your friendship, I would not have been
able to handle a lot of things. I truly appreciate you more than you’ll ever
possibly understand.
Despite some difficult times, this year was a great one. I
learned a significant amount in all of my classes and about myself. I was
surrounded by amazing people and seriously great professors that either
listened to me talk about my life just because I needed to talk or said the
words “Emily, you’ll get into grad school” when I went to their office in a
panic.
I’ve loved Hanover since the moment I walked in Donner Hall my
freshman year and I am always so thankful for this beautiful place I get to
call home. As my senior year quickly approaches, I’m thrilled to have the
opportunity to live with three great ladies and I’m super excited for all of the
new and scary challenges to come. I cannot believe this year is over and that
this time next year I’ll be the one accepting my diploma out at The Point. (That
is assuming I pass my Comps, which I’m sure will be the topic of a few blogs in
the fall.) Again, thank you all so much for everything you do for me. And,
thanks for always being so willing to read these blogs that come to me at 2:30
in the morning. You’re all lovely people.
Smile always,
e.
