Feelings... Easy to Catch but Hard to Release

Sometimes telling your family how much you care can be the hardest thing. I would just slip them a note like in grade school...

While brainstorming what I wanted my first legit post to be about I came across the following letter I wrote to my parents the day before I left for college. I thought starting off with this letter was perfect because it sums up how much how fortunate I was to have two amazing supportive parents in my life.

Who knew I would only have three years left with my mom and six years left with my dad after I wrote this note.

Never take the time you have with your loved ones for granted. Life can go from Cloud 9 to Below Sea Level in a matter of minutes. Tell people how you feel even if it is through a letter.

August 21, 2007

Dear Mom & Dad,

Tomorrow morning’s finally the big day. I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty nervous. Not to meet new people or start at a new school, but the fact that I won’t get to see you guys or Michael and Jackie every single day of my life scares me. Even though I always do my own thing by going out or sitting on the computer or being up in my room, it’s always good knowing that at the end of the night at least one of you guys will be at home for me. I have been seriously blessed with such a strong, devoted, loving family that it’s gonna be hard for me to be on my own, and not having either one of you to be there for a quick question or just give me a hug. I know I’m not good with the whole emotional or showing how I feel thing. But I love you guys so much that words can’t even explain it. You guys have always been there for me and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. I’m so happy that I have you guys because if I didn’t I would not be the same person I am today. I’m sorry for all the times I let you down or disobeyed you. I have learned from my mistakes.

The point of this letter is to let you know that I’m really going to miss all of you. Hopefully the feeling is mutual.

Mom – it’s hard to say out loud or in person because I don’t like when I cry but I am so proud of you. You never gave up and are always so strong and positive. I look up to you so much and I love you! Someday I hope to be as powerful and confident as you are. You are always motivated and prepared for anything. I know how scary everything was for you this year, but you never gave up. I will always have you on my shoulder.

Dad – as scary as you can seem I think I’m over it now. Thank you for always pushing and threatening me to do good in school because it paid off. I never thought I could get into Marquette but you told me to never lose hope and you too didn’t give up on me. Thanks for always supporting me and paying for all my expenses. I love you too!

Feel free to call/text me whenever except past 10:00 PM. Just kidding! I love you guys so much. Thanks for everything. I really appreciate it.

Peace & Love – Jenna

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