Wow! I can hardly believe that summer is already over!! I hope that you all have had a wonderful break from school but that you are eagerly looking forward to a new year of education!
I have always loved going back to school!! I am so excited for each of you as some of you are starting out at a whole new school, some with new friends that you met over the summer, and some of you just with a new perspective on what you want to get out of your time at school this year. I hope that you all make the best of it and don't simply say to yourself "Life will be better when I'm done with school." Life just brings on other complications once you are out of school so take advantage of the today and ENJOY IT!
President Hinckley said this about YOU:
"We have never had a stronger generation of young men and women than we have today. Surrounded by the forces that would pull them down and tremendous pressures to pull them away from time-tested virtues, they are going forward with constructive lives, nuturing themselves both intellectually and spiritually. We have no fears or doubts concerning their future."
I agree with this statement whole-heartedly especially as I have been blessed with the opportunity to associate with each of you. You are each individually incredible and I foresee great things in your lives if you continue to walk uprightly before your Heavenly Father. I know that He will bless you for doing your best!
Good luck at school!! Have fun!! Enjoy every minute--even the excrutiating ones in the middle of SATs, and course exams, and super long novels (We've been there...). I love you girls and I know that the other leaders of our ward and stake admire you for who you are too. Have a wonderful new school year!
~Jamie :)
Welcome to a new school year. I've said it before and I'll say it again, take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, it might not ever come again. I hope you all have a fabulous school year. It think you are all amazing girls with the potential to do anything you set your mind to. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I loved going to the temple with you ladies. It was so awesome to see you there doing Heavenly Fathers work. I am so proud of you for being there!!