Dear Future Child

There are so many things that are going to happen throughout your childhood. I wish that I could take all the hard days for you, but the bad days will make you appreciate the good days. My biggest piece of advice is to never wish a single second, minute, day, or week away. If you are having a bad day do something to change it. There is no doubt that days are going to be bad. Your heart is going to get broken, you might lose someone you love, and your going to do something you regret. Just know that everyone goes through these times. Even when you feel alone, I will always be there. We are going to fight and disagree, but I will always love you. Most importantly, keep God in your life. When you are in elementary and high school, it might not seem that important to pray every night and to go to church; believe me that you are going to want to. I was always raised in a church, and I hope you are going to be also.

            People are going to be mean, it is inevitable. I wish that I could shelter you, but we all know that I can’t.  Remember that what people say about you doesn’t define who you are. You get to make that choice, and always choose the high road. No matter how much you want to hit someone back, or how much you want to call someone a mean name; don’t do it. This will be something you will look back on and regret. Always keep close with your grandparents because they are some of the greatest people you will ever meet. When you are a teenager, don’t follow the stereotype and hate going to your grandparents. When I was a teenager, my favorite weekends were spent with my grandparents. One last thing I want to tell you, fall in love. Love everybody; no matter how old you are you never know when you will find your future soul mate. You might break up and  you will cry and it will suck, but the feeling of love always overcomes. The greatest love you will ever receive will be from God, never forget it.