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PROMPT July 1st Write a letter to your parents from before your birth. Give them advice about how to raise you and give them a heads up about anything they might struggle with when you come into their lives. Dearest Parents: Hello from up here in the big puffy clouds of heaven! It's certainly nice to "meet" you. Well, not in person. That won't be for a while yet. I'm told it will be about nine human months before I can meet you face to face. And... Gosh! It just occurred to me how strange it must be for you to receive a letter from your future child. I know it's odd but I wanted so badly to give you a heads-up. Especially since it's nine years since the last baby arrived. Yes, they told me that too, so I know this must be one of the biggest surprises in your lives. But please, don't worry. Everything is going to be fine. Oh, I know that right now you both are wondering how this could happen after nine years. Well, I'm here to tell you that it happened in the usual way...you get my drift. But seriously, and all joking aside, everything is possible. I'm coming late in your lives, but for me it's okay. I actually NEED parents just like you. I NEED your love, your advice, your wisdom, your generosity, your ability to accept any challenge, your willingness to do the hard work, and your resolve to see me for who I am and let me just be me. I promise I won't be that difficult. I won't give you much trouble. I'll learn on my own and fix my own mistakes and I'll always put family first. That sounds pretty good, right? Well, here's the flip side. I'm sad to say that there will be one terrible secret that I keep. It's one I will keep from everyone in my life, not just you. So, please, when the time comes, let me do this on my own. I couldn't bear the thought that you wouldn't love me, or you'd reject me for this one terrible mistake. Sure, I'll make lots of mistakes in life and that's why I'm so excited to have the two of you. Not because I'll make mistakes, but because you'll allow me the dignity to fall on my face. And then you'll lovingly pick me up and dust me off and send me on my way. Not many parents will do that. But I'm told you two are pros at that. I can't wait to meet you. I'm already in love. Dad, I'm arriving on your birthday, so be on the lookout! And mom, don't worry, I'll make in time for Dad's birthday. I'll arrive at exactly 9:00 p.m. on June 10th. I'll watch the time closely. Right now there's so much I want to tell you. I want to tell you about Jimmy, and Judy, and Marty, and Mikey, and Johnny. Yes, Johnny is on the way too. So...there's one more surprise in your future. Oops! I wasn't supposed to say that! Forget anything I said about that. Johnny will probably write you his own letter. Or maybe not... I don't have much time left. They're calling me for more training about my life with you...but I want to get this in before it's too late. One day you'll ask me what I want to be when I grow up. I want to be a writer! I cannot stress that enough. A writer! Got it? Darn...they're calling me so I have to be super quick. Please let me be a writer...don't let me go into...dang, I'm sorry, I have to go! For now my future parents, I love you and I can't wait to meet you. From Your Newest Addition, Mary Ann P.S. Yes, Mary Ann. Because Judy likes it. And, Dad, it's also for your own mom. One final thing: Nobody calls me Mary Ann. They call me Mary. So please keep that in mind. |
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