Tomorrow morning my brother and I embark on a new chapter of our lives. We’re moving up to LA and living in an apartment together. Ryan begins school at The Musician’s Institute in just a few days and I begin my new internship with The Jim Henson Company on Tuesday. This summer has been a summer of growth for me. I made some mistakes…a lot of mistakes. But within all those mistakes there were times of reflection and learning. I got to connect again with the past and was able to look at specific moments in my life again not with embarrassment and humiliation but with thankfulness and peace. I got a better understanding on what defines friendship and the kind of people I want in my life. I was reminded that my family will always be there for me and always have my back. I’ve learned that change is good and most of the time leads to good things. I got some more clarity on the future. Where I want my career in the arts to go. And found joy in the fact that the present looks so bright. I am in a time in my life where anything can happen. I just have to be willing and open for anything that is thrown my way.
I was in a pretty bad place when I came home for the summer. But knowing what I know now I am ready to embark on this new chapter of my life with an open mind and a smile on my face. Throughout all the trials, God has been always present. And I thank Him for reminding me that I am never alone, that I matter, that I have a purpose for being on this earth, that He loves me and will always be there for me. God is good. And I know He will always be there for me. I feel so much stronger than I did at the beginning of this summer. I am ready. I am stronger.
