It's been a while since I sat down to write anything, and I'm sorry
for slacking. Granny Nan inspired me to write about what I want for
you out of life. So, here goes.
•A tight connection to your family. This is critical. Your family
will see you in your happy, cranky, stressed, and elated states. They
will understand the feelings of failure and celebrate your wins. It's
a support system that is unwaivering. Now, I know I am biased, but you
are coming into a pretty great biological family, but know that family
takes many forms. I've been blessed to have very close friends that
have offered similar support that I consider family.
• A view of the world that allows you to not take everything too
seriously. I think this is why the serenity prayer is so popular among
support groups. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I
cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom
to know the difference. Life's pressures can be overwhelming enough. I
like to turn it over to God, pray that he uses me as he needs, and
watch it unfold. It saves a lot of unneeded worry.
• A strong sense of conviction. Form your own opinions. Do your
research. Be the kind of person that stands up for the less fortunate.
Donate. Volunteer. Believe in something until it hurts.
• Appreciation. Please know that I will want to do everything in my
power to ensure you never want for anything. But, I don't think that
is always in your best interest. I want you to understand what the
world is like, what it takes to earn a living, why you will never get
everything on your Christmas list and you show gratitude for the
things that are purchased with you in mind- even if you don't want it.
•Fun. Nugget, I seriously know some of the funniest people on the
planet and know my life is richer for it. Your daddy has always made
me and others laugh, and I'm fairly funny myself. Ok, I was trying to
be humble there, but I'm funnier than daddy-you'll see;) Just like
beauty, there is humor everywhere!
• A love of music. Music can change your mood, clarify a solution, or
add an element of fun. Sometimes music is what convinces you to feel
whatever you need to feel.
• The ability to dream. I hope you get this from your daddy. I'm the
practical one. Not to say that practicality doesn't have it's place,
but there are some things I could never do. Your daddy is working for
himself. That would make me very nervous, but he gets up every day and
keeps pushing to make it work. He dreams. I have a friend who is
pursuing an acting career in LA, Aunt Amy applied and pursued PA
school, a friend that started their own online store, a friend who is
giving up her place in corporate America to do hair, and a friend who
took a break from the 9-5 to teach yoga. I think this is courageous.
But, I don't have a dream I haven't pursued, and that can sometimes
make you feel lost.
• Love. Daddy and I will argue. It's simply how we are built. It
never lasts long, is rarely about anything that matters, and sometimes
doesn't have anything to do with the other person. We love each other,
and are committed to making it work, and to showing you how important
it is to have a good relationship.
And finally,
• God. I have gone through my journey to get back to where I have
confidence in my beliefs where God is concerned. I hope that as your
walk with God begins that you feel comfortable discussing your doubts,
your confusion, and your conviction. It can be tough to maintain
steady faith. It can ve confusing to try to understand Gods plan when
you experience pain or see someone close to you experience pain. It
can be confusing to interpret the many messages that the world throws
at you and not lose faith, but you will never be alone.
These are a few things I think important.
See you in four or less weeks.
All my love,
Mom
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