You are loved. I love you. I'm glad we've had the time together that we have. I'm happy for you if you're excited and looking forward to the next step of life. If you're scared out of your mind, don't know the next step to take, and are clinging on to the last days for dear life, making every memory that you can, I'm right there with you. We're in this together.
I want you to feel peace. If you're anything like me, and you're going to miss these past four years, know that I will miss them too. Some time, I'd love to spend an evening talking about all our favorite memories. Remember what made us friends in the first place--our faith, and our love of life. Our crazy adventures. If you're anything like me and struggling with letting go, a week or so ago the Gospel at Mass was John 14:1-6. "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus is preparing something better beyond this, even if it's hard to remember right now. It's ok to take time to be sad and be with friends and miss them and wait for the day that there won't be any more goodbyes. It's ok.
If you're excited and ready to move on, I'm happy that you have that next step in your life. I would like to ask you to be patient with those of us not so ready to let go. As much as we want to be happy with and for you, let's also hang on to the time we have left together and enjoy each other's presence. Let's not leave anything undone. Let's make the most of our time.
If you haven't even gotten this far in thinking and are still focused on just getting through finals, I pray they go smoothly for you and that your effort shines forth in your end result. I promise that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and you're so close to being done with it. Don't forget to take time for yourself and for God in the midst of the struggle.
AMDG
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