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postcards to our younger selves
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Daphne "Life is full of surprises & it has been a merry ride!"
If, at 21 years of age, someone would have told me that I'd be a widow at 39 & then go on to marry the son of my former neighbors I would have said "no way!". Life is full of surprises & it has been a merry ride!
From Daphne
Danceaholic "Don't let that someone squish you into a mold that doesn't fit."
Sweetie...you were NEVER "Bad". Just because you reached beyond where others thought you should have been enclosed, doesn't mean you're out of line. In time you will learn how to soften the rough edges but don't ever let anyone put you in their box. The YOU that you are will always get in someone's way. That's inevitable but don't let that someone squish you into a mold that doesn't fit. Love who you are and be strong in who you are.
From Danceaholic
Sonomahorse "Wear a helmet when you ride horses."
From Sonomahorse
teressa "My love reaches out to you and smiles a welcome with a heart of gladness and arms outstretched with joy."
Bless your heart. You have no idea what a beautiful blessing all your trials will give you. The more horrendous they are, the greater the gratitude you will feel for having the experience. You will come to know the God that you thought had abandoned you....My love, which is yours to come, reaches out to you and smiles a welcome with a heart of gladness and arms outstretched with joy. For one day you will also learn to "be still and know..."
From teressa
Lynn S. "Remember when you thought all was lost and the business would never survive? Guess what? Survive and thrive it did! The best is yet to come."
From Lynn S.
Silverfire75 "Things to know NOW!"
1. No boy is worth crying over...and the one who is won't make you cry.
2. Go live in NYC and try to be an actress.
3. Don't give up your writing.
4. Don't waste so much time in front of the mirror; accept you are beautiful as you are and move on.
5. Try everything once.
6. Don't be afraid. It will be OK.
7. Fat is friendly, fluffy, feverishly delightful and actually enticing to your future lovers.
8. Don't marry but have grand passionate affairs that are worth remembering.
9. Save your money and you can buy your own house yourself.
10. NEVER do anything to your hair when you break up with a guy.
From Silverfire75
Just JudyS "Don't let anyone rob you of your joy. Negativity is contagious."
I think you'll need a bright yellow jeep convertible for this ride. The jeep is better on the rocky roads and you'll need plenty of fresh air and sunshine to survive the times ahead. Make sure that you MAKE time to help someone in need; it will come back someday. Remember that your feelings have dignity; don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And it's OK to disagree but don't be self-righteous about it. Respect others and you will most likely be respected. And finally: don't let anyone rob you of your joy. Negativity is contagious. SO GO ON AND ENJOY THE RIDE.
From Just JudyS
Jannie "I am sorry you are having to go through so much in your life right now, but it will be worth it."
Oh my dear young Janet. I am having a great time here. I am sorry you are having to go through so much in your life right now, but it will be worth it. I wanted you to stop a few minutes and see what you have before going on....I can't wait until you are here.
From Jannie
Montantsky55 "When mom comes to live with you after dad dies...try and remember how much you will miss her after she is gone."
You will regret all those fights and arguments you had and wish you could take all those empty words back. Be more patient with her, Spend lots of time with her. Accept her as she is becoming (a single terrified elder) and have faith that if you forget, you will be forgiven.
From Montantsky55
Maya Dolena "You've come a long way, baby!"
Rrom timid little native girl in a South Texas town to world traveler, professional coach to executives, business consultant, farmer, business owner and most importantly, mom and grandmother.
From Maya Dolena
june...a "Pack a lunch!"
You might want to take an easier path since the one you are about to take is riddled with potholes. You are going to fall in a few. Pack a lunch!
From june...a
gypsyredheart "In every tear, raindrop, and snow flakes I see myself growing into a beautiful woman of age."
From gypsyredheart




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Beth Patterson said to
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If it feels like love, but you can't walk away from it, that's a really fine sign that you should.  Never fear, though, if you don't, you'll get to learn that lesson the next time.   It's just like that.  We keep on getting the wake up buzzes! And now, in direct opposition to what I've just said, follow your heart more instead of less.  It may lead you astray, but the treasures you'll find there...ummm!

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emptysee said to
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Stay in the army.

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fancnancy said to
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I'm thrilled,at my age & health,that I had and have such wonderful people to hang on to when I fall down or see where I'm going wrong & ask if I need help steering me back to the start.

 

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Ya know how every now and again you think your babies are so sweet you could just eat them with a spoon? Do it. Do it now. They will be teenagers before you know it.

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watchingnome said to
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"learning is for life"

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i am not your mother said to
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WHICH YOUNGER SELF SHOULD I CHOOSE? THE  6TH GRADER WHO DIDN'T KNOW SHE HAD MIGRAINES, OR THAT DADDY WAS SUFFERING FROM BI-POLAR DISORDER? OR THE COLLEGE GIRL WHO SHOULD NEVER GOTTEN INTO A CAR WITH THAT FRIEND OF HER BROTHER'S? RUN BABY RUN

 GET  A DOCTOR!  GET A COUNSELOR! GET A SHERIFF!

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