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As I hand my graduation Stole to my friend Amanda tomorrow this is what I am going to say to her:
This is my Stole of Gratitude. Every graduate at times has a special person who has been for them thru financial or moral support. I have a lot of friends and family here who have supported in me in my academics ( hell a lot of you thought I was crazy or laughed it off)
However there has been one who has been there for me 100 percent.
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Typically a sole is worn at commencement but the person isn’t able to make it there so therefore I am giving this sole to this person now.
Im giving this sole to Amanda. She has been there for me from the very start and still with me here at this finish. As I give this to you I say this…
You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.
You have given me so much support out of everyone that it has taught me the true meaning of friendship. You have gone out of your way to help me and with helping me helping yourself.
My wish for you is to move forward and be more than an advocate for your sons, but for other kids who parents cant advocate for them. You kindness and strength will help you thru the way and I will be there to help with every step.
Please take this stole as gratitude and thanks for helping me in my academics and hopefully it will peruse you to restart your own.
Real life isn’t always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties.
