« Rachel's Intro. | Main | The Commencement of a New Chapter »
July 18, 2005
Introduction- Christina Gancarz
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer relaxing and planning for college in the fall. It is such an exciting time for all of us, to start a brand new section of our lives in such an incredible city and an incredible college. I am truly looking foward to the years ahead, but I know that much of my heart will still remain at home with my supportive family and my two Cocker Spaniels, Sammy and Willy. The people that I have met in the years of my life leading up to this very moment of entering and experiencing college, have truly taught me significant values and lessons that I will surely never forget. I am thankful everyday for these people. I too have lived in the same house my entire life, the brown contemporary on River Blvd. This house has always been a place of security, warmth, and comfort with people I truly love and could not live without. Seeing a religious cross somewhere in my house or a necklace with a cross on it everyday has been one of the most powerful visual experiences for me, even when I was younger. The church has been a staple part of my life ever since I was a young child. This cross brings back the memories not only of what it symbolizes as a religious icon, but also the memories of singing up on the altar with my mother and altar serving, feeling so important and close to God. It is an image I will carry with me my entire life, just seeing that cross up in my room or that rosary in my hand and nowing everything will turn out right, everything will be okay. My Calculus teacher told me, before I left school, to “dream big” and never back down from anything you want to accomplish. She also instilled in me that “whenever you stop learning, you stop living”. So everyone, keep this in mind as you enter the first year of college. I certainly know I will. And whenever you feel that your life is about to end or that life cannot get any worse, remember these quotes: -“Where God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window” (Maria from the Sound of Music) -“When you think you have it bad, meet with someone who could only dream that life would be that easy” (Greg Forbes) GOOD LUCK DORM ROOM SHOPPING!
Posted by lcisgancarz at July 18, 2005 09:50 AM
Comments
It's going to be great to meet you Christina. I am a Christian and greatly respect the fact that you believe in God also. God is a very important part of my life as well and I am looking forward to meeting you. Have a great summer!
Posted by: Yasmin at July 18, 2005 01:16 PM
Hey Christina...thanks..I love the quote, too! I enjoyed your blog as well...especially your quotes. Dorm room shopping..I CAN'T WAIT!!!...good luck to you, too.
Posted by: Rachel at July 23, 2005 10:44 AM