“Darkness canno…

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
// Martin Luther King, Jr.

“While I though…

“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.”
\\ Leonardo da Vinci

8.12.13 – Grandmother

Dear Gramma,

You’ve been hurting for the past week. You worked very hard on cleaning the garage, something I feel awful about not helping with. Every time you mentioned it, I wanted to say that I was proud of you, but I didn’t. The words just couldn’t escape my mouth.

You did a wonderful job cleaning the garage. I’m so proud of you! I really appreciate it also! It will make it easier for you, and that’s all I care about.

This weekend, you also let me have a friend over. I know you didn’t want to, but you did and it was amazing. It made me so happy. Thank you so much!

Love Forever, M

“Be true to you…

“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books – especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”
\\ John Wooden

29.11.13 – Grandmother

Dear Gramma,

Yesterday was Thanksgiving… I’m thankful for you and all the amazing things you have done for me. I’m thankful for waking up to mornings of hot breakfast and warm greetings, because without them, I wouldn’t get out of bed. I’m thankful for the times you pick me up from school and ask me how my day was, because it makes me feel like someone actually cares. I’m thankful that you’re here for me 24/7, even if I think you aren’t. I’m thankful for the days when we talk for hours on end, just so you know I’m okay…. 

Last night, I cried for the longest time. I feel horrible that I’ve never told you these things… this is why I’m writing these letters. I’m thankful that I’m able to express myself through writing, because without it, you would never know how I really feel.

I love you, Gramma… and I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, because you deserved it. Thank you for all your hard work, patience, and love yesterday. It was much appreciated.

Love Forever, M

11.26.13 – Grandmother

Dear Gramma,

I know you’re upset with me. I apologize for any wrong I have done. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Today, you bought me a coffee. I didn’t say thank you loud enough. It sounded like I didn’t mean it… but, I did. It was really sweet and kind to go out of your way to make my day a little more special. I love you for that. Today, I realized how much it hurts. I leave you alone almost everyday… I’m sorry. I pass up amazing opportunities with someone so special for something that will be there until I die. I have my whole life to listen to the music that calms me, but I will only have a certain amount of time with the person that loves me. I’m sorry I don’t appreciate you enough.

Love Forever, M

11.24.13 – Grandmother

Dear Gramma,

I’m sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused you. You don’t deserve to suffer from such a burden. I apologize for treating you so roughly. You are the only one I have and I shouldn’t abuse that honor. I want you to know that I love you with all my heart and soul. You are what keeps me alive, what keeps me stable. I’m sorry for everything under the stars.

Love Forever, M

“I have marks…..

“I have marks… not of birth, but of battle. Scars, one might say.”
\\ Mackenzie-Alice Smith