Dear Katie,
Someday, you will be 25. No joke. You're 25 now. It's hard to imagine all of the changes and experiences you'll have over the next 9 years, but you will prevail. Never doubt yourself.
First of all, stop worrying about your body imagee. It seems like the most important thing in the world right now, but your body is going to go through some major changes in a few years. So stop worrying, and just be healthy. Enjoy your abdominals, because in 5 years, they will only be a memory. But I promise, you're beautiful son is worth every stretch mark.
You think you know what love is, but you have no idea. Nothing that you've felt up until now is "real" love. So when a relationship ends, close the door, pick your head up, and move forward. An incredible man is waiting for you. He will take care of you and help you build a life you can't even begin to imagine at this point in time.
Take a year off from school before going to college. Let's be honest, you don't have a clear direction in your head, and some time to think straight and experience life will help you find a path. Or... go to La Crosse, and drink and party away $7,000 like you did the first time. But please, don't. You'll pay for it.
Build a better relationship with God. I'm not saying you should be going to church every Sunday, but make a better habit of it. You will be tested. You will question. And it will be hard to accept things as part of His plan. But through prayer, you will come out a head. I promise. It gets better and every set back will make you a better woman, wife, and mother.
Don't set aside your hopes and dreams of being a mother for fear that you'll "jinx" yourself. You're going to be a great Mom. Keep your dreams of babies close to your heart. The 3 babies waiting to enter your life will be your greatest achievement.
Speaking of babies.... get better with surprises. I know you think you hate them now, but surprises will eventually become a part of your daily life. Every single day with children is a surprise. And here's a heads up, a surprise child will blow your thoughts of a family of 4 totally out of the water. Baby #3 will be such a blessing and the from the moment you see his face, you'll never be able to imagine life without him.
Always speak up for yourself. At the end of the day, you are your biggest advocate. Don't let anyone walk on you or take advantage of your kindness. People will try, and they will succeed. But you'll eventually be able to weed out the true friends from the in-the-moment friends.
Live freely, love openly, and laugh as often as you can. The life you build, the love you share, and the ability to find the humor in things will help you through your darkest days. You are capable of changing things for the better, and I'm telling you, things are going to be pretty sweet come your 25th birthday.
You have so many blessings a head of you!
Your Quarter-Century old self,
Katie
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