Elder Busche Advice

I Thank You Syd

I called Syd up to tell him about my luncheon with the Sandorf family; I knew he would think that was awesome because he has been there before and he could relate. I also wanted to make him proud of the little girl he raised. I also wanted to tell him something that I learned/ realized in my classes when we would talk about transitional characters. I could never picture myself as the one turning the table 180 degrees, even though the outcome would seem so. I feel like my contribution is small {comparatively}.  I knew this was because of Syd {the physical affection and better communication}. Syd took on everything and through it all was able to turn the trajectories. I called him to thank him for all what he did and for having courage and strength to do so. 

He also surprised me by complementing  me on my successes. He really put it in perspective for me. To summarize he said:
            A girl making it through through multiple dysfunctional families... is rare          
            A girl from a once broken down home graduating from High School ... is rare.
           On top of that going to a college, and even a good college... is rare.
           On top of that going to a nationally ranked college and being at the top of her class is   
           even more rare.
           What's even more impressive and rare is that she has a learning deficiency. 

I just wanted to reiterate what Syd said: We can really see the hand of God in all things, He is there and He watches over us. He loves us. :)

I hope that Syd knows I wouldn't be where I am today if it was not for him. I have so much gratitude towards him. I hope that he knows of my appreciation for what he has done for me. For the impact that he has made in my life. For the example that he is to me. For the many blessings that he has brought into my life. For his advise. For his help. For trusting me. For doing what he knew was right... For being selfless so I could reap the blessings from it. 

I love you Syd.