Dear Younger Me,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I sit here on my 100th birthday, October 28, 2025, I\u2019m filled with gratitude for the wild ride we\u2019ve had. Life\u2019s been a tapestry of joy, pain, and lessons\u2014each thread shaping who we are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First and foremost: take time for God. Make every moment of your day a prayer. Sit in quiet communion with Him. He\u2019s more interested in the here and now because he knows what is ahead. Your future is already held. Don\u2019t fret over every moment. Just listen. He\u2019ll show you what to do, when to move, and how to put your best foot forward. Make Him the center of your life, not just a part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the Bible. Know what it says. There may come a time when you hear things that sound right but aren\u2019t. Let Scripture be your compass. It will ground you when the world feels unsteady. Go to church. You won’t know how much better life can be by being in His house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff. Those moments you fretted over\u2014missed chances, awkward words\u2014fade into insignificance. Trust me I know. Focus on what lights you up. Chase curiosity, not perfection. That spark in you? It\u2019s what’s going to guide you in your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love fiercely. The people who matter – friends, family, even fleeting connections. Give life its pulse. Tell them they\u2019re important. Hug them a little longer. Loss stings, but it carves space for deeper bonds. Embrace the sadness that comes with death. And the happiness of knowing where they are and the experiences once shared. But don’t ruminate in the pain. That’s not what they want. They want you to live happier, be all you can be and enjoy life to the fullest because of the love once had and the potential in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mistakes are your teachers. You\u2019ll stumble. Oh, how you\u2019ll stumble! Don’t we know it. We all do from time to time. But, every fall builds resilience. That time you thought you\u2019d never recover? You did. And you came out stronger. Trust yourself in God to figure it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take care of your body. It\u2019s the only one you get. Move, eat well, rest. Those late nights and skipped meals add up. You don\u2019t need to be invincible. Just kind to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be wise with money. Save a few dollars from each paycheck. Pay bills as they arise. Never let credit get the better of you. It\u2019s a tool, not a trap. Steward your resources with intention and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world changes fast. Stay open. Ideas you hold dear might shift, and that\u2019s okay. Growth isn\u2019t betrayal; it\u2019s evolution. But stay true to the Blessed Trinity and the Bible. Listen, learn, and don\u2019t cling to being \u201cright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, savor the now. Time slips like sand. You\u2019re enough in this moment\u2014flaws, dreams, all of it. Live boldly, laugh loudly, and don\u2019t wait for \u201csomeday\u201d to be you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With all my love, Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On my 100th birthday, I reflect on a life shaped by grace, resilience, and quiet communion with God. 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Your 100-Year-Old Self<\/p>\n\n\n\n