Dear Heart O’Mine,
We’ve been through a lot, you and I. We’ve experienced absolute joy and absolute heartbreak. We’ve had our highs and our lows. We’ve laughed so hard we could barely breath. We’ve loved so deeply we thought we would burst. We’ve struggled and cried. I want to take this moment with you to remind you of a few things.
I know you feel alone sometimes and I just want you to know it’s OK. You’re never alone. You have people who love you…including me.
I know there are people you miss so very much that it hurts beyond description and you hope they know the true depth of your love. I believe that they do and they love you too.
I know you’re scared sometimes because you feel vulnerable. I want you to remember that in order to live and love you must be vulnerable. I want you to remember that being vulnerable takes strength and you are strong.
I know you worry about what the future holds. I worry too…but I also have hope, and what’s mine is yours. Let my hope sustain you.
I want you to know, Heart, that you are loved.
I hope by now you have learned that we can support each other even when we’re hurting, scared or sad. We’re good like that, you and I. So fear not. Embrace it all. Love as deeply and as much as you can and always know there is always hope. There is always hope wherever love is present and you are overflowing with love.
Love Always,
Alli Woods Frederick
image credit: jar of hearts by melinda shay
