3rd Blog 4/17/25 – Last High School Spring Break

Howdy y’all!

I’m currently on my last spring break that I’ll ever get during high school. In a season of “lasts”, everything is super bittersweet. I’ve loved all of my experiences during high school. From the moment I first got to campus as a freshman, it never crossed my mind that one day it would soon be my last time on campus. The first semester of “lasts” was excited, last first day, last homecoming, last football game. (I only cried at the last football game). It was a good feeling. I knew that God had such big things planned for my life and these “lasts” needed to happen to eventually move onto those things. Despite these “lasts” taking place, I still had so much in store for the rest of the year.

The semester of “lasts” is hitting a little bit harder. Last lacrosse game, last cheer practice, last rally, last (and first) prom, last time in organized sports. Now it seems like more things are ending, than there are to look forward to. Here I am now, sitting on my bed during my last spring break of high school. While I’m sad that things are ending, I’m super excited for my next season of life. I’m trying to live in the moment of all the wonderful things that are currently happening. For example, last week, Sophia, Eliana, and I staged a photo shoot at our last ever lacrosse practice. We just had fun and cherished the time we still have together while it’s here. (Those photos may never be surfaced to the world.)

Today, I had lunch with my good friends Emily and Grace. Our fruitful conversation reminded me of two verses. Firstly Proverbs 27:9 “Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.” As wonderful as flowers and chocolates and perfume are, nothing is as much of a blessing as getting to spend good time with a dear friend. Emily just reminded me of how lovely good friends can be. Or yesterday, Ava and I just walked around a mall for an hour in circles. We had no destination in mind, just the fact that we were there together meant the world to me. I love my sweet friends so dearly and thank God daily for putting them in my life.

Another verse that stood out to me was Nehemiah 8:10 “the joy of the LORD is your strength.” The past couple of weeks at school have been slightly difficult with some stuff that I’ll explain in deeper detail in next week’s blog. But as I walk through this tough time at school, I’m reminded of how no matter what takes place, I always have God. Like obviously Mieko, of course you have God, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. Those are just a couple verses that are standing out to be.

My song of the week: UPS & DOWNS by Forrest Frank
Prayer Requests: I’m currently in the process of writing and sending my support letters, so pray that I have the motivation and can get that done in a swift manner. Prayer for refreshment and living in the moment of my last few weeks of high school.

Remember to comment down below and I’ll respond :)))

With so much love,
Mieko 🙂