. ... ..... He has shown me that at the end of the day if you do not love who you are and what you do, then what is the point?
I am probably going to be telling you what to do or at least what I think you should do for the next 30+ years of your life. You are probably not going to want to listen to me most of the time, but remember I love you and if nothing else try to live by the following:
Get out: Outside, being in nature, where Gods gifts are untouched is the most beautiful place in the world. Better yet, you get your fill of sunshine (vitamin D) and exercise, and more often than not a place to clear your thoughts and find peace. Out of your comfort zone: it is too easy to go through life doing what comes easy to us, without taking any risk. But, if you truly want to have fun and discover who you are, push yourself beyond what you think you can do. Try something new, challenge your mind, body, and soul and in the end you will be stronger, wiser, and happier. ......
Have Faith: In God….there will be times in your life when you feel no one and nothing is on your side, but I promise you, God is always with you and on your side. Have faith and know that everything happens for a reason and God is behind it all….and we are lucky for that. Have faith in your parents, we love you in a way that you will only comprehend when you have your own children. Have faith in yourself. You are capable of whatever you put your mind to. We are limited only by our inability to believe in ourselves. I didn’t say things would always come easy. In fact, hard work is usually the only route towards achievement, but faith in yourself along with hard work, will guarantee you success.
Fail: Many people avoid trying new things because they are scared to fail. How will you ever learn what you are capable of if you don’t try? The answer: you won’t. So go for it, whatever it may be, go after it and if you fail, what does it matter? It doesn’t. What matters are the lessons you learned in your attempt and the person you have become due to them. No one is perfect, no one can succeed 100% of the time, and if someone did, he/she would not be having very much fun. The scrapes and scars that our attempts leave behind help to define who we become (just look at your dad, he is covered in scars and I love him more and more for each one)
Wow, a lot of time has passed since I've taken time to write to you. You are a big sister now. I realize now that this is not only a letter intended for you, Blaire, but this is to be shared with your sister, Sloane, and any other children your father and I may have (we are still on the fence ;) ) In the past three years I have learned more from you both than this letter can even hope to give to you girls.......
Happy thoughts, happy life. Blessings
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