When I first found out that I was going to the Academy of the Holy Family, I was not too happy about it. Of course, it was because of the worldly reasons why I did not want to go. After a few weeks of being at school, I found myself thanking God every night that my parents sent me here. Though I am a Sophomore and have only been at the Academy for about two years, I have learned and experienced so much! I have done things that I never thought that I would ever do, and learned so many new things. Not only that, I have met some of the most amazing people!
Being the youngest child in my family, I was always in the shadow of my older siblings. I never really had to worry about doing the “big girl” jobs or answering “important” questions others would ask my siblings when I was with them. All I had to do was smile and I knew that my siblings would take care of everything else. This was not the case when I came to the Academy. I had to learn to speak up and be my own person! This was very new to me! I am very glad that I learned to do this because I am now comfortable speaking to others and doing many things that were out of my comfort zone two years ago. Public speaking being one of many things.
I have the amazing opportunity to live with people that make me be the best version of myself. I am surrounded by people who inspire me. These same people have helped me grow in my relationship with God drastically. Seeing their love for Christ and seeing Him in them was something that I longed for and desired. And so did He! Because of them, it is a little easier to strive for holiness. Just being surrounded by people with the same values really changes you.
I am just so blessed to be a student at the Academy!! There are always so many things that I am grateful for when I am here and I can’t imagine myself at any other high school or place. I am so blessed to be with my friends, teachers, Sisters, and to be at a place that I love. I wake up with a grateful heart and smile knowing that I am here.