Dear Whitney,
This semester has been a test of your strength. You have been through more trying times this past year than you have ever been through before... the one person who gave you motivation passed away, your mom isn't here, your family does not always support you because you are not of the same religion, friends have died, and family has gone to the hospital... but guess what? YOU MADE IT! You DID IT! You will make a difference.
These kids that you care so much about make life all worth while, never once did you give up... and this is what these kids need- someone who has a life like they do, showing them that there is a way to make it out of a bad life, there is a way to make something out of nothing, there is a way to accomplish your dreams!
Never once did I say this was easy for you- you are emotionally unstable behind closed doors, but that poker face that you have, has paid off, people see you as strong, but real. You are who you are and you should love yourself because of what you have been through and what you have become because of these experiences. Life is never easy, you know this, so why does it surprise you?
When you think everything is going good you know that anything can happen- life is not guaranteed, so keep living for today and doing what you do! Keep caring about others and not living for yourself- without supporting one another, where would we be?! You have taught these kids something! You have made a difference in their lives! No matter what you do- you are amazing!
Love, Yourself
Dear Whitney,
ReplyDeleteI know that this semester has not pulled it punches, but rather nailed us with as much strength as it could muster. It is a nice feeling to know that we are still standing and still fighting back, not only for us and our families but also for the kids. They may not always understand or appreciate all that we do in trying to improve their lives but it is okay, we know. Sometimes I have to remind myself that if I didn't keep getting knocked down, I would not know I had the strength to get back up. Also know that you have others who are willing to hold a hand out and help pull a little if they need to. Hang in there girl, we are almost there.
Really well written and informative. I feel you on the trying semester that is about to come to a close. All of your hard work will pay off and sooner, rather than later, we will all be teaching classes of our own. Hopefully, we will all make a big difference in our future and remain friends through it all.
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