I recently caught up with Jared Okun, one of our 2015 Rockin’ Recipients, since he graduated from Otsego Academy this past spring. He has been very driven and motivated since graduation to live on his own, find a job and get back to the community where he attended college. I am happy to report that his hard work is paying off and he will be moving into his own apartment with roommates the first week of January!! I asked him if he would do a series of blog posts to help chronicle his transition into living independently, and here is his first installation!!

He talks candidly about how he will miss his family, but he knows he is ready for this!! I hope you take a few moments to check out his “Before the Move” Post!!

Keep on rockin’ it Jared!! We are so proud of you!! I can’t wait to hear more after the move!!!