Cheers To You

Ashley,

     You have been very hard on yourself. You have sacrificed more than anyone will know. You have helped those that will not dare help you. You have loved those that have shit on your efforts. You have cried many tears. You have asked millions of questions, most of them starting with "How...". You have stressed yourself to the point of illness. You need to know, that it is not for nothing.

     You will not be the same person that you are now. You will live life differently. You will think different thoughts. You will love and let love. You will love deeper and you will love more genuinely. You will expect the good, before you expect the bad. You will accept the good, before you accept the bad. You will set a new standard for everyone around you.

     Things will seem like they get more difficult, before they get better. You will learn more than you could ever imagine in the storm. Do not try to rush your growth, let it happen organically. You are strong and you will get through it. You are a diamond dear, formed under pressure.

     You will notice how much more different you start to become than those around you. Most will tell you that not everyone thinks like you, to protect themselves. Grow big and keep moving forward. Do not let anyone or anything diminish your growth. Grow at your own rate and let others catch up or fall behind. Do not mourn those that you will outgrow, rejoice in knowing that you are stepping into your own light. Embrace those that embrace and welcome your change.

     Continue questioning God and continue questioning yourself. Continue assessing your progress. The change that you are praying for and working for, will happen. Continue crossing out goals and making new ones. Continue pressing through. Continue marching to the beat of your own damn drum. Continue ruffling feathers and going against the grain. Combat every fear, and take no prisoners.

     Honey, the love will come. Your faith will grow. Your wisdom will expound. You will get everything that you came for and more.

     Trust in God and trust in yourself. Accept your story and accept your truth. You will love this life and this life will love you just the same.

My darling Ashley...

     Life will be so much more than you could have ever imagined it to be.

With love,

Ashley

P.S. It is real, so don't fight it. It will work out, stay out of your head and let it flow.