If I could write myself a letter at 17 & 23 (ask me privately why I chose those years of my life...) this is what it would say. The focus of this letter is on lessons learned about the trials of my life. I intentional ordered these letters and wanted to start with trials and tests. Because those trials and tests are ultimate what shaped the development in the other areas of my life: fear, beauty, faith, and love.
Tiffany,
You explored this world with courage, that looking back at 32, I am not certain I know where it came from. You had/have support all around you that allowed for you to trust if you stumbled and fell, you would never be left behind. (Thank you-Mom, Dad, Sherri, Rhasaan, Brittany, Craigie, Lisa, Imari, Meagan, Christine, & Alicia)
I must say, I am learning to love the woman I see more and more each day. Sometimes I look at her and cannot believe this is the same person who believed when they said, you're not smart enough, not pretty, too fat, too broken, too needy, too strong, too honest, too opinionated and not worth it. Tiffany, 32 year old you is a badass (sorry not sorry). Trust me, some people won't like that - but lift your head with the grace of God and keep growing.
Count It All Joy
Upcoming Letters to Me:
- Beauty
- Fear
- Faith
- Love
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