Dear D, A, A, J, and B,
Here are some things I wish for you, not just in the coming year, but always:
4 Generations
May you enjoy good health and take care of the miracle that is your body;
May you never underestimate yourselves but always overestimate the effortit takes to fulfill your expectations;
May you search deep inside to find out what is important and then
let go of things that are not;
May you have enough self-esteem to admit your mistakes
and correct them;
May you share good times and bad with loved ones and continually
reach out to show how important they are to you;
May you find one good friend who will last a lifetime;
May you speak your mind with respect and listen with equal respect;
May you never be exclusionary and always complimentary;
May you judge others not by superficial things,
like the color of their skin or their clothes or dwellings,
but by their actions;
May you forgive easily;
May you be in awe of the world that surrounds you and
actively protect it;
May you spend time with an elderly person to learn wisdom;
May you learn early that life is not fair, but that you can
deal with what comes;
May you never feel entitled to material things,
just because you are lucky enough to have
generous parents (and grandparents) who would happily grant
your every wish;
May you never display arrogance,
just because you have achieved successes;
May you discover your unique talents and follow them
to the end of a dream;
May you develop a love of books and learning for its own sake;
May you find someone who will love you and make you feel
safe forever, as I did;
And may that person kiss and hug you in front of people
and always hold your hand!
REMEMBER, EACH OF YOU HAS MAGIC INSIDE YOU!
With lots of love, Grandma Pam
