Dear Quinn,
I love you so much. You're a beautiful little girl and I know that one day you'll grow up to be the amazing woman God planned for.
The first thing that I want to tell you is that family is the most important thing. No matter what, never put anything in front of them. I did that a lot when I was in high school, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't feel bad about it. You're probably going to think that you're set and have it all figured out, but I promise, Mom and Dad are a step ahead. Never forget them. Love all of them through everything. They will be frustrating, and sometimes they'll make you want to scream, but don't. Fighting with them will not do anything for you. Be open about your passions with them and make sure that they know you for who you are. Never be ashamed of anything you love or want to do.
Don't quit on something before you finish. Letting stuff go and giving up may seem like an easy thing to do, but there is a difference between easy and right. Quitting won't ever do anything for you unless you know one-hundred percent that what you're doing is wrong. So try to avoid it. Stick out the hardships and tasks ahead of you while you are on the way to the finish line.
Never hide anything from Mom and Dad because they will find out what you're up to. They have a great nose for things like that, so try and stick to doing the right thing. They'll be proud of you.
Never doubt Mom and Dad's love for you. Even though you are five at the time that I'm writing this, I can see you getting jealous of your sister sometimes. You'll run off and cry when she's praised and you'll feel left out. There isn't anything wrong with a little jealousy I know the feeling. The only problem is doubting that they love you. There were times when I was growing up that I felt alone and left out. I couldn't tell if they loved me or not, but that was a stupid thing for me to question. They have loved you from before you were born and they will love you until the day they die. Of all the things that you can doubt, take that off of the list.
"You're smart, so don't be stupid."
My high school history teacher told me that on the last day of sophomore year. I should've taken his advice because I was a lot smarter than the mistakes that I made in high school. Be patient and wait for the time to come to be an adult in the future. Take time to be a kid when you are one. You'll miss it. Don't get hung up on a boyfriend, don't drink, don't go party and make decisions you'll regret. Those aren't decisions that a kid should make, those are for adults. Take time to be with friends and do the right thing. There's a time and a place for boyfriends and parties. Be patient.
Take everything in and make it last. Each day that you have in the awesome family you're in is a blessing, and you should never take it for granted. Take time to talk to Mom and Dad and your brother and sister. You will remember it forever. One thing I regret now that I'm away is not spending more time with you and your sister. You're at such a fun age and I wish that I could be beside you to watch you grow, but I have the memories that we made and that's what matters.
Never let go of your dreams. Don't let other people push you around and break you down because no matter what anyone says, you are brilliant. You could do whatever you set your mind to, and I know you will. You are much smarter than me and probably don't need most of the advice that I'm giving you, but you'll have it just in case. I love you more than you know and I can't wait to watch you grow up. You can do anything. Never forget it.
I love you,
Davis
