Letter To Myself

About a month or two ago, I wrote a letter to myself and addressed it: "TO A HEALTHIER DYLAN"

I found it fitting to open it this afternoon. Don't ask me why.

Here is what it said:

Hi Dylan!


If you're reading this, it means... YOU'VE SURVIVED! You've overcome some of the nasty feelings and pains you've been experiencing! And you promised yourself you wouldn't open it until you were finally feeling good again... Today must be the day! 


Congratulations! This means you have something to be proud of. 


You are strong.
You are brave.
You are courageous.
You are bold.
You are a child of God.
You are loved.
You are amazing.


When you wrote this letter, you never thought you'd see this day, huh? Well, here it is! You're well on your way to recovery. And nothing got in your way!


You held strong through the depression... the anxiety.... the fear.... the endless persecution .... the hopelessness.... the despair... the anguish... the sorrow. 


And now, look at you! You're happy! You are one of the strongest people you know!


You have been through so much. A lot of people would have given up by now, but not you.


No, not you. You're a fighter. You've done great. You deserve a giant "WELL DONE!" from anyone you encounter. I'm sending you a hug. 


People are so proud of you. God is proud of you. Other than those who persecute you, everyone is amazed at what you've overcome. You've done great! 


This is the hardest battle you have fought in your life. While it may not be all the way over, look at what you've overcome thus far... and you can surely overcome things further.


And God has been with you every step of the way. Please do realize that and don't forget to thank Him. 


There are a lot of people out there who love and support you. Don't let the handful of people who hate you make you lose sight of that. Ever. You don't deserve any of what they're doing to you, or whatever they may do in the future. You are stronger than them! They are doing it out of fear. Don't you ever let them bring you down, you hear me? NEVER. You are more. You are amazing. It's their problem they can't see that. Stay strong no matter whatever they do to you.


Again, Congratulations! Stay strong! The road may bring more bends ahead, but you'll view them as simple roadblocks that you can demolish and move along! 


God loves you, and so do I, and so do a LOT of people. Don't ever forget that!


Love,


Me


I wrote several letters that week, and I thought I could pull one today. I am glad I did, it was such a positive reminder to myself.

And blessings for today!
-"Thanks for making my birthday a fun one!"

-A GREAT report from my psychiatrist! (More on that in the future)

-Having an umbrella on a day like today

-Helping someone in need!

-Hugs!

-More congratulatory wishes regarding my student teaching assignment!

-Realizing God answers prayers!

Thank you all for your prayers, love, and support! You are amazing!