The choices we make

Dear Darling Daughter #1

I feel compelled to write this to you after reading many posts of one of your peers/friends.

I can only pray that your father and I have instilled within you the knowledge that actions come with consequences. What you choose to do in your life is something that you will either be proud of in the future or not so.

I know that in life we make mistakes but I do hope that you will learn with each one and not rush into anything. Regardless of what anyone may say, drinking alcohol and smoking, whether it be cigarettes or something else; is NOT cool. You are a young lady who I hope will grow into a bright and brilliant young woman but this will all happen with time. There is no rush to try to experience everything all at once. There is no need to try to mess up your life.

We all have had to make many choices in our lives. Some may not have turned out as we wished, but as an adult you have to learn to live with those decisions. I wish for you to know that regardless of what the circumstances may be, I will always be there for you to talk.

Love always.