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L L Y l e y M a r I e a rrt i o n

July 14,1986

Miami, Florida

"The gloryof

friendshipis not
the outstretched
,
hand nor the
i
kindlysmle...it's

the spiritual
inspiration
that comes to
one whenshe

discovers that
someone else

believes inher
andis wllingto
i

i

trust her wthher
friendship"
.
-- Ralph Waldo
Emerson

Thank u2 my
SPIRITUAL
.
INSPIRATION..

Loving God,

Thank you. Throughout my years at Carrollton, you were always
there. You lifted me up, when I fell down. You brought joy into my life, when
there was sadness. You truly deserve all the glory and praise.
You provided me with supporting parents, who express that holy unconditional
love to me everyday. You provided me with loving siblings who help to give me
peace of mind. You blessed me with wonderful friends, and through them you taught me
the value of true companionship. God, you helped me to find my path. My experiences
that you gave me taught me that real happiness in life depends upon how I embrace
what I am passionate about. And, only by embracing my passions can I achieve the
happiness I am destined for. God, you taught me that having a great attitude is not
the result of having a great life. Rather, having a great life is the result of having a
great attitude. You showed me the beauty of life in the most unexpected ways. And, I
thank you for it. Now, as I encounter new adventures and explore new opportunities, I
pray that you will continue to watch over me and the class of 2004. Send down on us
a deep passion and commitment in whatever we choose to do, a clear focus and inner
clarity for what is important in life and an unwavering sense of purpose for spiritual
truth. Help us to faithfully serve our God and our country all the days of our lives.

Amen

83 aLindsey Marie Champion