Saturday, March 28, 2009

The end of an era - the beginning of life.

On April 2, we end the third quarter. Grades are due on Friday. For the Seniors here at PC, it means that there is less than two months remaining - you hope :o) - in your high school careers. It's the end of an era. You and those you have gone to school withfor the past four, eight, or twelve years are all going to be moving on to new and exciting parts of your lives. In many ways, life is just beginning for you.

It is really weird. As I was thinking about what to write for this post, I received an email about the planning of my 30 year grammar school reunion. Now I know I am getting old - 30 years. But I began to think back, remembering the friendships, the feuds, those that to this day I still consider family. Thirty years ago, I don't think I ever even thought about where I would be in 30 years. But the friends I made in eighth grade, the friends I made in the next four years in high school, then the friends I made in college - though I have not seen many of them for a long time - all helped to make me who I am today. It's because of them and many of my teachers that I am in a classroom at PC today. And I need to thank them for helping to make me to be who I am right now. In a sense, they were "co-creators" with God. By helping to shape and form my life choices, they let God speak through them. They are a part of my life forever.

In Isaiah 64:7 we read: "Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands." God, the artist - the master potter, used my friends to make me who I am. He does the same with each of us. But we need to remember, sometimes we like what has been created, sometimes we do not. But it is our choice who we let influence us. As you journey out of high school and into college and beyond, into the real world and real life do yourself a couple of favors:
  1. THANK YOUR FRIENDS that you have now. Thank them for helping you to be the best you that you can be. Thank them for being "co-creators" with God.
  2. SAY I'M SORRY to those friends you have hurt or lost because of argrument, fights, disagreements, stupidity, selfishness. Let them know that you will always be greatful for them and always love them - simply for who they are or were in your life.
  3. CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE FRIENDS WISELY. Remember they will be just as important to you as your current friends are.
  4. THANK GOD, THE POTTER, for creating you and your friends. He made us to be in relationship - to have friends.
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33 comments:

  1. Sford p.4March 29, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    This is one of the best blog posts I have ever read.

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  2. IstvanMarch 29, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Your right, the people in our lives influence us so much, they can either better us or just make things worse. We have the choice of who we let influence us. One thing I noticed is that when you talk with a couple of people who have been friends for a long time, they both have similar ways of seeing things and the same type of humor. But then again if you talked with two different people who grew up together, they don't have these similar views on things. This is just a small way of how people influence each other, but it proves the point you said in your blog.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I could not agree more with Sford.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I could not agree more with Sford.

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  5. ?Who Is The Coon? p4March 30, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    This is one of the most amazing inspirational blog posts, keep up the good postings Sir Wilson.

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  6. erik baeliMarch 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Yea this was a good post it was so influential and it can make people better.

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  7. erik baeliMarch 30, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Yea this was a good blog it was so influential to people trying to make their lives better. This blog helps people see who they really are.

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  8. adrianaMarch 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    after reading this post late satrday night i responded in my own blog avillaniblogg.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    This is a very interesting post. With me being a senior I never really thought about it like that and I may never see some of my friends again as we move onto our new lives. I will keep in mind what you said and try my best to instill them in me as I move on in life.

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  10. HatchMarch 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    This is a nice post. Ive been out of grammer school for four years and it realy does seem that thirty years is a long time. I hope its an enjoyable evening for you.

    Auf Wiedersehen.

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  11. Gianna LMarch 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    it is really true that the people you surround yourself with make you who you are. Whether it be positively or negatively, your friends and family truly do shape you into who you become. A lot of people don't realize the influence that others have on them,and you really need to be careful on who you choose to affect how you live your life.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Friends are an extremely important part of our lives. I am confident that the friends I have made within the last four years will continue to be my friends for life. However, I have also learned that my closest and most treasured friends are my family--I am truly thankful for them, and that will never change.

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  13. Mandy BeidemanMarch 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I agree with this post. The people that we surround ourselves with are a very important part of our lives. I came to PC my freshman year with a friend that I have known since pre-school. That was the only person that I knew. Throughout my first year and the years that followed, I made friends with many different types of people. They do make a great influence on us; sometimes this influence may last forever. Friends are essential in life.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    My friends that I have had for the past four years are the people who have made me who I am. I know that life is really just starting for us, but I don't think you can go anywhere when you forget where and the people from where from you came from. My friends are people that I know I'm going to love for the rest of my life.

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  15. Justine A.March 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    This blog makes me think about all the friends I've unfortunately drifted apart from.. In some cases it was my own fault, and I know that I should have been grateful that they were in my life.. Now, I realize how important it is to thank my friends for being such a big part of my life because without them, I wouldn't be who I am today.

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  16. Melissa Arana_p4March 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I agree with this blog completely. The friends that talk to and see every day do influence who you become. Each person's personality and opion is different, and can change depending on what they hear from others. When two people interact together they eventually get similar interest and share the same opinions. It is important to pick your friends wisely and keep the ones who have influences you the right way.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    It's amazing how much time flew by while being in high school. I agree that it is the friends you make that shape who you are. Even after 4 years of being in high school, I still keep my 8th grade memories close to me. I think that with entering a new experience in college, nothing would be better then thanking the people who you've been with and letting go of past disagreements.

    Very encouraging post; hopefully it keeps everyone appreciative.

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  18. Bri SMarch 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Friends are so important in a person's life. My friends have helped through so much and i'm extremely thankful for them always being there for me.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I'm so GRATEFUL for the wonderful friends i have made in high school. and i like my walkway. its stoney and grassy. but thats digressing so we'll get back to the point. 30 years is a long time; i didnt think you were that old. WHICH IS A COMPLIMENT WILSON!!! I will thank everyone because you are completely right when you say that these past four years shaped who i am and who i will become; through both students and faculty alike.

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I'm so GRATEFUL for the friends I have made and the ones I still have. I have a close knit group of friends at home and they are like family to me. I have trust for them and vice versa. The friends I have are so helpful and important to me, and I'm looking foward to metting new ones at Rutgers.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    this is so true. During our lives, we come aross many people that make us who we are now. It is because of them that we are the people we are today. When we choose the right friends,they will be our friends for life. It is a bond that will not break and we need to thank them for putting up with us. By us putting up with our friends and them dealing with us, we need to understand and practice forgiveness. When w are able to achieve that, we will have lifetime friendships.

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  22. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    This blog really made me think about how the people in my life have affected me in a very big way. When I first started at PC my sophomore year, I never thought that I would miss this school and the people that I've met here after graduation. Now I know that leaving here June 1st is going to be so hard and sad. Some of my friends and teachers here have impacted my life in a huge way.

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  23. GiovannaTelloMarch 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Yes, I agree with "In a sense, they were "co-creators" with God. By helping to shape and form my life choices, they let God speak through them. They are a part of my life forever."
    Throughout my whole life, my friends have been a huge impact on me- sometimes more than my family. They have truly made me who I am today and I am always thankful-and sometimes forgoet- to be thankful for everything everyone has done for me.
    Friendship is truly a magical gift that has come from God and is something to truly be appriciated.

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    this post made me think about the relationships with my pals. the memories that I had with them just poped up in my mind. It's always great to think about them.

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  25. Going GreenMarch 31, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    This is so true. I have a few friends that are always there for me.

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  26. AnonymousApril 1, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    this is an amazing blog, it really says alot and makes you think , things in life are to easly distorted and not many people try and help others this blog is a great influence to many

    -michael cascone

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  27. UnknownApril 8, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    great blog.extremely influential and its the truth

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  28. jackieApril 8, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    This blog was extremely right. It makes me realize that all of my friends have helped make me who i am and who i might become. Between friends that i have lost, and might be better without and friends that I might have been worse without, they all helped influence me to be who i am today.

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  29. AbuseApril 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    I agree with Serene. My friends have made me the person who I will be for the rest of my life. I am so thankful that they are a part of my life.

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  30. John V.April 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    This blog has shown me alot about my high school experience. As much as i tell myself i hated high school and the work i always had to do, i always found it worth it to come to school and see my friends. I just hope that in college i get even more friends, and develop and grow into a better person.

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  31. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    It's so true that friends are important, but in my opinion they don't make you who you are. They add to your personality and just make you be who you are even more. You aren't pressured to keep quiet and not speak your mind when you are around them. Friends dont make you who you are - they just help you mold yourself.

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  32. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I am very grateful for the friends that I made because without them I would not know what to do. The help me emotionally even when no one else is there for me. This post is very good.

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  33. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    This blog really spoke to me about time and friendships. I don't know where I'll be in 30 years but I hope to keep who matter in my life forever. I think about how much High school just stresses me out and annoys me but I know for a fact when I look back I'll be thankful especially to my parents.

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