Dreams

To my sweet daughter:

The following are a few of my hopes and dreams for you. These are things I think about as I watch you run, explore, and play. As I watch your incredible spirit guide you through your adventures. I understand that these are my dreams. These are the things I hope your life will be full of. You will have your own dreams. I can not wait to watch them unfold.

I love you.

Happiness. Sheer soul soothing happiness. Joy. Peace.

Love. The kind of love that can be felt in every cell of your body. Unconditional, life changing, love.

Acceptance. Of others and of yourself. To be free of judgmental thoughts and preconceived notions about people.

Courage. To challenge and change the wrongs and to support and protect the rights. To have the conviction to stand up for what you believe in.

Never settle for less. In love, life, and dreams. To work towards fulfilling your greatest dreams regardless of the outcome.

Independence. Never lose your incredible free spirit. Be who you are, when you want. Create your own world and live in it. Don’t let anyone dictate who you should be.

To let go of any fears and challenge yourself to be the best person you can be.

Confidence. In yourself. To look at your reflection and appreciate what you see. The history of family before you that comes through your body. Every freckle, every curve.