Tuesday, April 29, 2014

To My Future Daughter: It's Okay.

Hey there. I know I haven't met you yet and it will be a while before I do, but I'm excited for that day. I already know I love you. Your dad loves you. As I sit here thinking about what you will look like and what your personality will be like, I wanted to make a list of things I'd like you to know and understand as you grow into a strong woman.

1. I want you to know that our love for you will never change, no matter what you choose to do.
You can be shy or outspoken; that's okay. We still love you.
You can be involved in music, sports, or drama. Or you can love to read; that's okay. We still love you.
You can be happy or sad; that's okay. We still love you.
You can have a ton of friends or a few close ones; that's okay. We still love you.
You can do well in school or you can struggle; that's okay. We still love you.
You will make mistakes; that's okay. We still love you.

2. I want you to know you are beautiful the way you are, no matter what you think.
Whether you struggle with acne or you are having a bad hair day; it's okay. You are beautiful the way you are.
If the world tells you that you need the latest fashions or more makeup to look prettier; it's okay. You are beautiful the way you are.
Whether you are a size 20 or a size 2; it's okay. You are beautiful the way you are.
When you feel like you will never be enough; chin up, it's okay. You are beautiful the way you are.

3. I want you to know you can do hard things, even when it seems impossible.
You might be in pain; it's okay. You can do hard things.
You might have a mountain to climb; it's okay. You can do hard things.
You might need to change friends; it's okay. You can do hard things.
You might be faced with a difficult choice; it's okay. You can do hard things.
You might feel worthless; it's okay. You will find your worth. You can do hard things.
You might not want to live anymore; it's okay. You will find strength to keep going. You can do hard things.

4. I want you to know you have a choice, even when it's difficult.
You may not want to continue piano lessons or soccer; it's okay. You have a choice.
You may want to branch out and travel the world; it's okay. You have a choice.
You might find yourself pressured into decisions (by your friends or even us); it's okay. You have a choice.
You will have a boyfriend one day. He may ask you to do something you're uncomfortable with; it's okay to say no. You have a choice.
You might not want to be living the life you're living; it's okay. You have a choice.

5. I want you to know Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally and always.
You will feel overcome with awe and peace at times; it's okay. Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally.
You will feel overcome with sorrow and sadness at times; it's okay. Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally.
You might feel like you don't belong; it's okay. Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally.
You might feel like no one loves you; it's okay. Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally.
You might not love yourself; it's okay. Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally.

I want you to know you can dream big and be anything you want to be! Don't limit yourself because you're afraid of failure. You will fail, but you will pick yourself up and keep moving because you know: We still love you. You are beautiful the way you are. You can do hard things. You have a choice. And most importantly, your Heavenly Father loves you unconditionally. Everything is going to be okay, because you are you.

Love, Mom

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