Who's That Girl?

Have you ever thought about writing yourself a letter?  I feel like if I could travel in time and write to younger Lisamarie I would warn her about the tough road ahead but reassure her that everything would be ok and that she will survive/get through it.  Maybe it would help ease her nerves and anxiety along the way?  Or how about writing a letter to future me just explaining what my current thoughts, feelings and mood are so that down the road perhaps if I forgot about some of these things it will be a beautiful reminder of this specific moment in time.  I know, it probably sounds silly but it is something that has been on mind more recently so here goes nothing.

Dear future LM:

It’s been a minute and boy have things been challenging for you, yet so incredibly beautiful too.  Through the darkness and hurdles you have managed to find some light and are making the most of absolutely every single day that you are blessed enough to be on this planet.  You are taking time each day to reflect, appreciate and absorb whatever blessings no matter how little they might be and truly enjoying them.
You are working so very hard at growing both mentally and spiritually and you are building towards some new and exciting things – maybe by the time you are reading this they will all be complete, and you are reaping from the benefits of it all. If you are, I am so very proud of you.  You did it!

Present you wants future you to remember a few things – you are strong, you are wise, and you can achieve anything you put your mind to.  You are loved and supported and don’t have to do anything on your own if you don’t want to.  Ask for help if you need it, it doesn’t make you a bad person by doing so, so stop trying to do it all.  Just look to your family and closest friends and they will always be there to help guide you.

Make sure you are still taking time for yourself, smiling and laughing as often as possible and I hope you are happy in whatever capacity that may be.  I hope that the bond you have with Mila is stronger than ever – although I’m sure the teenage years are or have been tough.  She’s a feisty one but she’s a good girl at heart so just give it time and things will be fine.  Remember what it was like when you were a teenager and young adult and be fair, patient and kind with her.  Talk to her – always and about everything as you did in her younger years.  Remember the promises you made to each other about always having a safe space to share anything with each other…..no matter what.

 I hope you are finally driving your dream car and that you have been able to see many more incredible tropical and adventurous places over the years.  Don’t ever lose that spark and love for travel and the memories you’ve made and hopefully are continuing to make.  I hope you are exactly where you want to be and surrounded by all the very best.  And if all else fails and maybe things are still tough because this is real life after all – then just remember, this too shall pass, and you can overcome this challenge or roadblock too. 

With Love: 2022 LM