Week.

I wronged you, you wronged me. Consider us even. I owe you nothing. Hope this is what you wanted, because at this point, it'll never be any other way. This is a sideways approach to what I am attempting to make truth.

You intrigue me in most ways. The ability to carry on a conversation is the easiest way to captivate attention; consider me your audience. This new life of mine is nothing I could've set out in scrapbook pages of everyday life, but I'd never want to live that way. I get down, but you don't let me. I could get used to living like this.

You need to know that you really came through for me this week. I saw a fire in your eyes that I haven't seen in awhile, and I was very near tears at the sight of you. I am so proud to be around you, and when you don't chase your light out, it's hard to believe that anyone else could shine as bright as you. I understand now what you are capable of. A little easy living never hurt anyone. You have your things in check and a lot on your mind, but the person I love has never left. We'll always be two halves of a whole. I like it best like that. You keep me honest.

I'm realizing that in the face of hurt, you are dared to shine. When nothing seems right, everything in life is begging you to make your own happiness. I never turn down a dare. If I have to make the sun from scraps of yellow construction paper, I'll hang it somewhere everyone can see it. I'll never settle for personal happiness when I believe there's enough to go around. Lean on me.

I am so proud of you. Emotion is healthy, and you're not too tough to know that. Watching you grow into the adult you are now has been such a privilege. I have a lot of faith in you. Heal at your own speed, and carry him with you every single day you live. That laugh will make your days lighter. I don't know if you know that you are one of my heroes.

I know who I love. Family is one of the most important things in life. Spending weekend nights watching movies with the people who have known you for every single one of your waking days is hardly the definition of wasted time. I want so much for myself because of the four of you. I couldn't have gotten luckier, and I am so thankful to be stuck with you.

Don't forget to remember. Crying will keep you healthy. Smiling will keep you young. This life thing is so much better than everyone makes it out to be.

When you have nothing else to live for, live for yourself.
Because you deserve every second.<3