Dear 19 year old me:
Happy Birthday! I know you won't hear it a lot today, but that doesn't mean you are not loved, and are not special. This is just a reality when you're in the working world. Take some time to enjoy the mountain air, bask in the beauty of God's creation and stop moping around because you don't get to be with your boyfriend on your birthday. Trust me, you will have a lifetime of birthdays with him.
You will hate me for saying this, but you are young and very naive. Take time to learn from people older than you. You won't always like what they have to say but these people have a very valuable gift they want to share with you: Life Experience.
You don't have all the answers, even though you think you do. You need to go back to Bible College so you can learn more about Christ. Don't waste your year continually sad because you have to long distance with your boyfriend. Trust me, this too will pass. Focus on building your friendships, and even more importantly, your relationship with Christ because when you leave this little greenhouse, you will feel like you were thrown to a pack of wolves.
Enjoy life! Make good decisions! Exercise, eat healthy and get some sleep. Even though you think you're missing out on fun, it is ok to go to bed before 4 am.
Your life will not be easy, but it is a good life. When you go through the valley's, ask God to make you better, and not bitter. When you're on the mountain tops, continue to strive for godliness because you will need closeness with Him to get you through the tough times.
Remember you are beautiful. No matter how much weight you gain... you are a beautiful person. Allow yourself to be mentored, and continue to work on your relationships in your family. They too won't always tell you what you want to hear, but they are family and they love you deeply!
Enjoy today, and everyday because they all are valuable gifts!
Oh, and one more thing: Stop thinking of 29 year olds as old. Face it kid... in a decade you will be 29 and will be writing this exact letter to yourself.
Love,
The 29 year old you
lol, good post! If I could write a letter to me at 19, I would say... stop stressing so much about your wedding, and plan more for a good marriage. That niggling you've been having, drawing you to church, act on it now, stop waiting. You're wasting years you could be using to grow in Christ drinking at the bar. Avoid debt!! I know you think it's a fine way of life, but you will still be paying off that wedding and ring in ten years you fool!!! you will only understand the last advice once you are 20, but don;t hide from nice Christian girls while shoping at Canadian Tire... Kathryn will be one of your best friends and you will glad to have her in your life!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't amazing how life turns out eh?
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