TGIF

Today is a beautiful day in Cape. Last night was a great night.I went to a program for Minimum Standards for my sorority, and the speaker was Brent Scarpo. I got a lot out of the program. I have been going through some struggles lately or some of them have just resurfaced, and Brent made me think about my life and put things into perspective. I really enjoyed his message and his truth and honesty through the program.
Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of my amazing Grandpa Bob's death. I was only 12 yrs. old when it happened. I mean really I didn't even know my Grandpa. If he were alive I would ask him about his experiences with the FBI.He worked for them. I would also just ask him about his life and how he grew up and what times were like growing up.I think about him often and whenever I hear or see a train, I know its him. Also the same thing goes for when I see a cardinal. He was an amazing man and I wish I got to ask him those things. One thing I do know is that he loved me and I loved him! I know he is in heaven smiling because he is proud of the young woman I have become! And recently he has been busy welcoming my friends' relatives into heaven.

Aside from my Grandpa, I have been trying to enjoy the rest of my time in Cape. I keep thinking about how this is the last time for this or that. It is hard to imagine leaving Cape some days, but I know I'm ready. I'm ready for a new adventure full of trials and challenges. I can't wait to see what is ahead for me.

All I can really do right now is to live my life day by day and take things as they come! I can't wait to see all of my family in the next couple of weeks!

Cheers,
Mand