To my son starting high school

I get this crazy pit of my stomach feeling just thinking about you starting high school Thursday.  We blinked and you grew up. These next 4 years will really define the man you want to be.  I know we've stressed academics, which are extremely important.  However you will learn so many life lessons in the next 4 years that far surpass academics. As your mom you've reached a point in your life where I can offer guidance and when needed boundaries but now you really have to make decisions for yourself.  Some things i want you to remember: you are amazing, be kind even when no one else is, you are a leader, don't let anyone else define you, work hard for what you want,  you are precious, there will be days when life sucks on those days get up put one foot in front of the other and keep going,  be brave, get our of your comfort zone, don't hold yourself back,  never doubt you were created for a purpose. I am so proud of the man you are becoming. I love you!  *and yes Bryan I know my thoughts were all jumbled...that's how I roll ;)