Dear Mari,
Above all, we would
like you to know that we are immensely proud of you. As your parents,
it has been a privilege to watch you grow and mature into the person
you are today. You have always been a helpful, friendly, lovable and
committed girl. Now that you are taking your next step into adulthood
(but don't be fooled- you're still a little girl in our eyes), all of
your positive qualities will help you everywhere you go.
Occasionally, you are very timid. That is something you can be
working on because you will be needing to advocate for yourself
constantly. Other than that, we believe you have all of the proper
skills to be successful in college. Try your best not to slack off
and fall behind. Always study your hardest and good rewards will come
to you in honor of your hard work. You are going to be interacting
with lots of new people at your school. The best advice we can give
you is to pick your friends wisely. Regardless of who you meet, treat
everyone with respect. Most importantly, do not forget your identity.
It's easy to get sucked into the habits of others just because you
want to fit in and make friends. Remember that God is always the most
important of our lives. Use your faith to make a difference wherever
you go; show everyone you meet that there is something special about
your life and that special thing is God. As long as you trust in him,
everything will fall into place. You are our precious daughter and
our greatest wish is for you to be safe and successful wherever you
may be. Be responsible for your own actions and be aware of those
around you. If you get stressed and frustrated, know that we will
always be willing to comfort you and help you to the best of our
ability. It is bitter sweet to be saying these things because as your overprotective parents we want to have you with us all the time... But we know that it is not possible. We love you very much and we know that you will be very successful in college.
Love always,
Mom and Dad
Love always,
Mom and Dad
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