Love
for Mr. and Mrs. Newman too of course. My counselor gave me this letter earlier this week. It’ s from Yale University." I could hear a gasp from the audience in the packed gym. " I’ ve been granted admission to Yale University this fall with a full academic scholarship!" Shouts and cheers came from my classmates. I saw Grammy crying and couldn’ t hold my own tears any longer.
I Hope You’ ll
Choose Love
It took all I had to finish my speech. " To my fellow classmates, I hope you can see through this story what can be accomplished, even through adversity. More Importantly I hope you’ ll remember these four people.
I hope when faced with a difficult choice your hearts will be wide open to taking a chance. When you have the opportunity to go out of your way to do something kind, compassionate, and caring for another human being, I hope you’ ll think of my story.
Giving and loving can be scary and full of uncertainty. My extended family and I are proof that it’ s worth it.
Be open to the possibilities and let your heart be softened. When faced with an opportunity, I hope you’ ll choose kindness. I hope you’ ll choose to give from hour heart. I hope you’ ll choose love.
22 pieforseven. com | April 2013