New Church Life July/August 2017 | Page 51

I hope you remember these words spoken by Christopher Robin to Pooh Bear : “ You are braver than you believe , stronger than you seem , and smarter than you think .”
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making mistakes do you get to realize your full potential and what you are capable of .
When the rubber meets the road , I hope you remember these words spoken by Christopher Robin to Pooh Bear : “ You are braver than you believe , stronger than you seem , and smarter than you think .”
In my life , it has been the overcoming of failures , surrounded by people who love and support me , that stick out as major accomplishments that I am most proud of . When you make a mistake , learn from it . Lick
I hope you remember these words spoken by Christopher Robin to Pooh Bear : “ You are braver than you believe , stronger than you seem , and smarter than you think .”
your wounds , but not for too long . Pick yourself up and figure out how to do the next right thing . Nothing will make you prouder of yourself than making decisions that will help you overcome adversity .
Be grateful . Grateful for the lives you have led up to this point . Grateful for parents and families who support you and have your back . Grateful for this school and all the schools you will attend . Grateful to the teachers who willingly share their expertise with you . Grateful to live in a country that affords you the luxury of getting the experience of being in charge of your life .
I could go on ad nauseam with anecdotes and snippets of advice ; just ask my kids . But I know you are all anxious to get busy with today ’ s celebrations . So go , celebrate . You ’ ve earned it . Thank you .
Leann Perry Hill received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bryn Athyn College in 1992 . She taught preschool out of her home for six years and has been a substitute teacher at the Bryn Athyn Church School . Her daughter , Samantha , graduated with this Girls School Class of 2017 , and two sons previously graduated from the Boys School . Leann has been working as a realtor for the past 11 years . During this commencement ceremony she was granted an honorary diploma from the Girls School . She lives in Bryn Athyn . Contact : caymangirl1 @ verizon . net
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