Every year of high school I would go to band camp the week before school started to learn the drill designs for the upcoming marching season. Band camp has become one of my favorite experiences during high school. This was the first time in five years, including 8th grade, that I have not gone to band camp.
Today I decided that I was going to visit everyone and see how the program was coming along. I arrived at the perfect time, for after a minute or two they all got a water break. It was the greatest feeling when so many people came up and gave me a hug. I missed everyone dearly. Our director allowed me to help out a little, so I marched in the place of someone who was not there. While marching I looked around and saw so many new faces of people who I did not know. But I also noticed the absence of the faces of my friends who had graduated with me back in June. That was my realization that this is actually happening. I am no longer in high school.
Today I decided that I was going to visit everyone and see how the program was coming along. I arrived at the perfect time, for after a minute or two they all got a water break. It was the greatest feeling when so many people came up and gave me a hug. I missed everyone dearly. Our director allowed me to help out a little, so I marched in the place of someone who was not there. While marching I looked around and saw so many new faces of people who I did not know. But I also noticed the absence of the faces of my friends who had graduated with me back in June. That was my realization that this is actually happening. I am no longer in high school.
After my experience today I began to realize how hard it is going to be for me to say good-bye to everyone tomorrow. Tonight I began crying because of how much I love all of them. I don't want things to change. I just don't want to let go. To all of the memories of concerts and football games. To spending every morning in the band room talking to all of my friends. To all of the laughs that we have had together. I may only be going an hour away, but I can't imagine exactly what my life would be like without them in it everyday.
Although these doubts have crept into my mind I am absolutely certain that Gordon is where I am suppose to go. While I may be afraid of what lies ahead of me, I don't have to go through it alone. God will never leave me. This is the first step I must take to live the life that He has planned for me. While it will be hard to say good-bye to everyone tomorrow, I know that I will see them again. I also get to look forward to making new friends at Gordon and the many memories I will make there!
To end this post I wanted to share one of favorite verses that has helped me throughout high school. Many may recognize it from the song Praise You In This Storm, by Casting Crowns. Ironically, I heard that song on Pandora last night. I have found that this song shows up whenever I need it most. Thanks for reading! Julia :)
I lift up my eyes to the hills-
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
Although these doubts have crept into my mind I am absolutely certain that Gordon is where I am suppose to go. While I may be afraid of what lies ahead of me, I don't have to go through it alone. God will never leave me. This is the first step I must take to live the life that He has planned for me. While it will be hard to say good-bye to everyone tomorrow, I know that I will see them again. I also get to look forward to making new friends at Gordon and the many memories I will make there!
To end this post I wanted to share one of favorite verses that has helped me throughout high school. Many may recognize it from the song Praise You In This Storm, by Casting Crowns. Ironically, I heard that song on Pandora last night. I have found that this song shows up whenever I need it most. Thanks for reading! Julia :)
I lift up my eyes to the hills-
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
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