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An Open Letter To The Best Family Around

I have been so blessed to have the people that I do in my life.

Kayla Ellis

Aug 24, 2016

Siena Heights University

An Open Letter To The Best Family Around

Kayla Ellis

To My Family,

Thank you for the life you have all given me, for making sacrifices, for planning around my schedule, for never judging me and always loving me. I will never be able to repay you for these things. Each of you has had such a strong and positive impact on my life and because of you, I am the person that I am today, I have the opportunities I have today, and I feel unconditional and constant love everyday.

To my parents,

Thank you for ever sacrifice you have made for me over the past twenty one years. Thank you for knowing how to teach me and mold me into the person that I am today. I know I've always been the wild child, and you both have NEVER failed to support my dreams and goals. I will never be able to thank you enough for the love and support that you have, and continue to give to me.

To my siblings,

You two have taught me more than you will ever know. Although I do complain about this a lot, Having an older sister to follow in school was one of the best things that could have happened. I learned from you how to become s better and stronger person just by observing the way that you carry yourself. Having a younger brother has always been fun and I want to thank you for always lightening the mood when it needs to be lightened and teaching me to never give up.

To my grandparents,

Although two of you are no longer here with us, all four of you have impacted my life in such a positive way. Some of my favorite memories are those of my cousins and I spending the night with you, family trips to the lake together, cookies and donuts for breakfast, and much much more. You taught me at a young age how important it is to have a happy and content heart.

To my aunts, uncles, cousins, and everyone in between,

Thank you for making my life so full from the time I was born on. Thank you for your caring hearts and your willingness to always step in when needed. You all have taught me how to have fun, how to love, how to smile and laugh through difficult times, and how to mature into the adult that I am today.

For each and every one of my family members, I am very thankful. I love every single one of you with all my heart and I am happy and grateful to know that each of you feel the same way in return. I am who I am today because of the impact you all have had on my life, and I will never be able to thank you enough for that...but here's to trying!! Thank you for giving me the best life out there. I am so lucky.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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