What Would I Do Without You?

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.