{"id":1372,"date":"2018-06-22T15:33:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T19:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mayasgifts.elisegold.org\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2018-06-22T15:33:59","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T19:33:59","slug":"a-letter-to-mayas-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mayasgifts.elisegold.org\/?p=1372","title":{"rendered":"A letter to Maya’s friends"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Graduating Class of 2018,<\/p>\n

I honor you.\u00a0 This milestone is remarkable for any teen.\u00a0 It is even more remarkable for you.<\/p>\n

You have had your community, our community to hold you.\u00a0 As you graduate and move on, there will not be the shoulder of a friend in the hallway, the knowing when someone looks into the light of your eyes, the comfort of others at home who know and understand your profound loss. \u00a0I trust that despite the distance these supports will always be there for you.<\/p>\n

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When I see you, I see Maya shining through you.\u00a0 The sadness, the silliness, the depth, the empathy, beauty, sense of social justice, connections, sensitivity, adventure, creativity, authenticity and love.\u00a0 It is all there.\u00a0 What a gift that Maya shared herself so fully with so many.\u00a0 It gives me joy to know that YOU were among her friends.\u00a0 You touched her and meant the world to her.\u00a0 For this, I offer you deep gratitude.<\/p>\n

I am here and welcome staying connected.\u00a0 If you are moved, please stay in touch.\u00a0 I cherish learning of your future challenges and milestones.\u00a0 I wish only the best for you.\u00a0 I hope you find people, places and things to do that you love and that your dreams are fulfilled.\u00a0 I hold you in my heart as you begin your journey as a young adult.<\/p>\n

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With tenderness and love,<\/p>\n

Elise<\/p>\n

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All photos were taken at Minnewaska State Park on Graduation Day, June 22, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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