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                                                                                                                    Monday January 5, 2015

Dear Future Self,

​You, my friend, are blessed with a wisdom far beyond your years.  You probably feel like you've seen the world but the world you know best is the inside of a hospital.  Believe me, there is far more to see.  There will always be ups and downs (you know that) but the important thing is to focus on the "up".  Life is a fight but there is so much to behold, and you must.

            I will not predict my future as I do not want to look back on this and feel like I have not accomplished something but I do have advice: 1. Keep writing.  People love to feast their eyes upon your story; there is much to tell.  2. Learn to love to read again.  Remember to "feed your brain" as your crazy eleventh grade English teacher said.  3. Go to college.  Just go and finish, no matter how long it takes.  4. Be independent.  Remember, independence means to be in control of your life.  Having help is a good thing and if you need it ask.  5. Learn some social skills.  It doesn't matter that you can't see.  Be social!  6. Trust God in whatever happens and whatever you do.

          I pray for health and love and happiness.  The Lord God will always be with you!  And, remember, you are blessed with a wisdom far beyond your years; use this wisdom to its full potential.

Happy belated 22 birthday!

Love,