Growing Up To College

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It is with mixed feelings that we are sending you off to college. Watching you growing up has been a great experience, and we are very proud of the responsible young man that you have become! While you venture into a brand new chapter of your life, we will for sure miss you. We'll miss the happy times we had together, and the laughter that you brought to us. No matter where your journeys lead you to, please remember that you always have a home where we are. We will be here supporting you and celebrating the many successes that you will

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