Grace Allen

This photo was taken at the Homestead Resort in Warm Springs, Virginia, celebrating the undergraduate graduation of my older brother, Crighton (pictured center), from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Going away to college, I never realized how much I would miss my family and home. College has been such a great experience so far, but I have learned many lessons and the biggest one is that absolutely NO one, except God will love you the way your family does. My friends will ebb and flow, but my family will always be there for me--through the good, happy times and the trials and tribulations thrown at me. I turn to them for guidance, support, and love in my life. I wouldn't trade anything for my family. Pictured in the Labrador pants is my youngest brother, Stuart who is 14 years old. Both of my brothers are such an inspiration to me and are always seeking advice from me. Crighton and Stuart, in their unique, different ways, have special places in my heart. My parents set a foundation for my family and are always encouraging me to be a seeker, dreamer, and learner. Not everyone is this world is blessed with such a supporting family, but I can indeed say I am very fortunate!!