My Dearest Friends.

To my Dearest Friends,

It is emotional to think that in 2 days we graduate. In 3 months I leave to San Diego. And in 4 years (if not more), I have gained the most incredible friends anyone could ask for. I truly have no idea what I would have done through high school without you. You are an absolute blessing, and its going to be very nostalgic the next few days as I think back to all the memories I've shared with you. All the times well spent. All the tears shed. All the smiles spread wide. All the encouraging moments. And yes, all the upsetting minutes. But all moments that define who I am now. I could not ask for more when it comes to you guys, my friends.

Though soon we'll all be moving on. Soon it will be a whole new life. I hope and pray, that as Paul didn't forget the people of Philippi or Ephesus, that we not forget about each other. That somewhere in our hearts, minds, and prayers, we think of each other, and the times we shared. Philippians 1:3-9 shows Paul's love for Philippi. And I hope we will always have that love for each other. That we "thank [our] God every time [we] remember [each other]."

I know that I have had a different relationship with each of you. Whether it be a solid relationship, or one of those up and down roller-coaster ones, I know you've been blessed into my life by the hand of our Sovereign Lord, and I'm joyful that He brought you to me. I hope that as time has moved on, you've forgiven my many mistakes, my many faults, and have learned to love me through the hard times, for I know I have tried to love you to the best of my abilities (I am not perfect, I'm a wretched sinner!). Know that I love you with all my heart. You have shaped me into the person I am now. Whether it be the short periods of a strong relationship, or the continuous one, I thank you. Some way, whether big or small, you've had an influence on my life. Whether sharing in my sufferings, or in my joy, it is you who have helped mold me into who I am. Though I cannot give you all the credit, because our wonderful God is creator and controller of all!

I trust, that as time goes on, as we head our different ways, that you will discern what is right, and follow it. That you not get caught up in the passions and joy of this world. This world that tells you everything that contradicts what the Lord deems as good. A world that wants to take you down with it. I pray you remember your citizenship in Heaven. That we are not of this world, but we belong to our gracious and loving savior, Jesus Christ! Remember that! Know that He gave everything so that this world could no longer take hold of us. Whether you leave to a whole new city, or stay where you are, tough times will always come, but we must know and trust that our Lord is faithful and always true. Know that for every trial, He gives us a way out, and we must take it.

Whether you are one of the many in whom I share this passion for Christ with, or whether you are not. I desire that you listen to what is on my heart. I pray for you and will continue to, that you join with me in love and adoration of the One who saved my soul, and pulled me from the grave. As Paul says in Titus, I want to repeat to you.

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.".

I urge you not to get caught up in life. Not get caught up in everything thrown at us. But seek the Lord and his mighty power first, and He will bless you and give you all you need.

I could write pages about my emotion towards you. How I will dearly miss you. But I know the Lord has amazing plans for both you and I and He will continue to grow us into wonderful people. Somewhere down this road I know we will meet up once again, hopefully sooner than later, but I know our good God will bring us together at some point. Don't forget about me, for I will not forget about you.

My dearest friends; Show love. Find peace. Have joy in every circumstance. Be patient. Demonstrate kindness and gentleness. Have goodness in your heart. Be faithful. And have self-control.

With so much love,
Danual Lee Moon

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