A Letter to Me

Dear Grace,

You have fought one helluva battle this year, honey.  You stood tall in the face of the storm.  Be proud of yourself.  But there are a few things that you need to remember going into this next year. Please listen and absorb… you need to hear this.  Here goes nothing. 

You are enough.  Don’t let anyone make you feel that you are less than. 

Get your gratitude on! You have much to be thankful for.

Your husband’s diagnosis is beyond your control.  You can help him on his journey, and you can be a good partner to him, but you can’t do the hard work for him. Be as helpful as you can but remember that he must captain his own ship and make his own decisions.

You need to learn to manage your stress in healthier ways.  Stress and poor health habits almost cost you your life this year.  Read that again, Grace.  This almost cost you your life!  Choose good health habits.

You will be okay.  Whatever happens, whatever life throws at you… you can handle this.  Remember what mom said.  You are STRONG.

Find what makes you feel alive and do that.  Do it often.  Life is too short. 

Write, girl!  Put pen to paper and write your heart out.  Writing makes you feel good.  Do it for you.

Explore your spirituality this year.  This may be the answer to everything. 

Be vulnerable and love deeply.  Don’t be a doormat, but don’t close off your heart either.

Set goals and chase them with everything you have.

Be gentle with yourself.  You’ve been through a lot.

You will find your sparkle, my dear.  I believe in you. Go into 2023 with wide eyes and an open heart.

Love,

Me