I look back over my teenage years and now I don’t remember so many of the bad things.  So much has happened since then.  I’m even reconnecting with friends from this era in our lives on Facebook.  We survived it together.

I know home is not easy.  You are getting through it though.  And you will get to a new place.  The kids around you will be your fellow survivors.  Some of them will not make it.  Stop.  Look around.  The kid next to you could be in a car accident tomorrow and you’ll be glad you were kind to him/ her when you had the chance.

These are beautiful times.  Because you are “conquering yourselves so beautifully.”  What beautiful “Little Women” you are becoming.

How do I know this?  Because I know you, my sweet sisters.  I’ve seen you at your worst (vomiting in my toilet) and at your best (getting a school award).  And those are just two moments I remember out of THOUSANDS.  I would love to see more of your moments.  I hope you’ll allow me to continue to be a cheerleader in your life.  Enjoy Owl City and their rendition of “Beautiful Times.”