I realized that Rebekah must have had lot faith in herself and her family.  She teaches us just how important it is, at times, to trust ourselves and those who love us.  Marrying a man she never met, and shaping her life based on Eliezer's word must have been one of the scariest decisions Rebekah would ever have to make in her life.
 
It reminded me of the time when I moved from Michigan to California: I had no idea who I would meet or how I would fare, but the only thing I could do was hope for the best, take the leap and trust that the net would appear.  I ended up landing in a very secure net, at Tarbut V' Torah, where I have received a stellar education and made a lot of great friends.
 
So in fact, Rebekah's actions DO affect all of us.  Often times our worst moments come from not leaping when we should! On the contrary, sometimes our best moments have come when we have taken those chances and just hoped for the best. 
 
Freshmen: You are at the beginning of your high school career, your academics are finally counting towards your admittance to college.  It's a long journey, but you'll have to trust that it's worth your while to work hard and enjoy it.
 
Sophomores: You are probably working towards getting your license, another huge leap into the great unknown.  Remember, with great power comes great responsibility!
 
Juniors: this year, grades are of the utmost importance, the SAT and ACT add to the even longer list of work and responsibilities and all of the people around you who love and want the best for you are trying to guide you without pushing too hard.  Hang in!
 
And finally, Seniors: every week as another D'var Torah rolls by, we are one step closer to the next stage of our lives.  As Mr. Weissman once said, "The world outside probably looks a lot more interesting than the one in here at TVT, right now."  Whether we are applying to schools and programs that are thousands of miles away, or close to home, our attitude towards our new journey will determine the outcome.
 
Part of the beauty of the future is that we do not know what's in store for us.  Like Rebekah, we must push ourselves to take the leap... and "the net will appear."  We have been blessed with a lot of net, but with faith in ourselves and those who love us and with our eyes wide open, we will land on our feet!
 
For all of us at TVT, freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike, we must live life and love every minute of it. The glass is always half full, so drink up.  Cheers...L'Chayim... Here's to the future!