Dr. Seuss

For a female, I'm not nearly as emotional as other females. It takes me either getting really mad to make me cry or someone close passing away. However, recently I have turned into an emotional wreck. I've started saying goodbyes and experiencing lasts with everything I do. Everything from hugging a friend from high school to just thinking about not seeing friends on a regular basis causes me to lose it. 

This past week has been a roller coaster full of emotions. One minute I am so excited to go and then the next minute I'm thinking about life without family and friends. It is rare that I find a quote that I like but when I came across a Dr. Seuss one, I had to stop and think about it. Dr. Seuss said, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." I can't help but to smile about how blessed I am. I am thankful for the families that continue to open their homes from me and for letting me love their children. I am thankful for my close friends who put up with my crazy life. I am thankful for every second spent with family and friends. 

In the moments that tears start to stream down my face, my heart will be smiling. Life isn't over, it's just changing for a period of time. Please pray that these changes go smoothly and that I focus on the smiling rather than the crying.