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It\u2019s been almost ten years since my homeschool graduation party. I got some great presents, and I can still remember some of them: A family heirloom pocket watch. Pens and notebooks. Generous friends and grandparents gave money, which helped me buy my first digital camera.<\/p>\n Most of these gifts have been used up (or become seriously outdated), but my most treasured gift still sits on my bookshelf, and I still read from it every year. My favorite graduation gift was an advice book<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Along with invitations to my graduation, my parents included a note (without me knowing) asking each of my friends and family to write a letter or point of advice for me<\/strong> on the occasion of this milestone in my life. They collected these letters, bound them into a notebook, and gave it to me at my graduation. In the book, I found:<\/p>\n Each of these notes was personally written for me, and represented a significant time investment by the writer. I still treasure this book and read from it every year. What a blessing<\/strong> to stand on the shoulders of so many godly role models and to learn from their life experiences.<\/p>\n I suspect many young people have feelings of uncertainty during this time of transition. I did. The whole world was open and waiting, and I had to decide where to go next. At the time, I was still weighing the options of college-from-home, writing a book for young men<\/a>, and continuing to work for Doorposts, among other things. God used these letters to give me the confidence and guidance that I needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you celebrating a graduation this year? Consider blessing your graduate by making (or contributing to) an advice book.<\/p>\n What are some other ways to honor graduates? What do you remember about your own graduation? Please comment and share your thoughts!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doorposts.com%2Fblog%2F2012%2F04%2F26%2Fthe-advice-book-a-treasured-graduation-gift&media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doorposts.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fgraduation-gift-advice-book.jpg&description=An%20advice%20book%20from%20friends%20and%20family%20makes%20a%20meaningful%20graduation%20gift%20that%20will%20be%20treasured\" "\\"Pin")
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