A Few Wise Words . . .

At this point in your life, you're becoming your own person and ultimately making the types of decisions that will affect the rest of your life. I, as well as the rest of your family, will always be here behind you for advice and to support those decisions.

As you go into the world, prepare to make mistakes. Some will cost you a lot, but those are the ones you need to pay attention to the most. Learn from them so they aren't repeated in the future.

You're handsome (I know this without ever having met future you) and I know that women will be tempting. But I want to tell you this to help you maintain focus on what is important at this stage in life.

Love you, always.