The Five Things I Carry

The first of the things I carry, a physical thing I can't live without, is my charm bracelet. It represents who I am and carries a small token of each of the people in my life whom I love unconditionally. Even when I am away from them, it reminds me that I'll always have them with me.

The second...my lifelong dream...is not to be rich or famous, but to be a parent. To be entrusted with another life is an enormous responsibility, but anyone can call themselves a parent. To me, however, being a parent means loving your children more than you've ever loved yourself and putting them above your needs and wants. Providing the love and support that it takes for a kid to grow and flourish in this hell we call Earth. Doing little things like the simple "I love you"  that most people think don't matter, but in actuality, shape your child's life.

Third (see fifth), my relationship with my god mother. She is my best friend. No matter happens, I know without a doubt that I will always be able to count on her. We are "ridin until the wheels fall off!"

Fourth...when I think about myself, three adjectives that come to mind are caring, driven, and determined. Although things haven't always gone right, I haven't allowed people to change who I KNOW I am. In some situations, my personality depends on what would be best for everyone. However, these are three qualities of mine that no one will ever be able to change or take away.

Fifth...meeting my godmother was an experience and memory that shaped my life forever. When we first met, I had no clue that she would end up saving my life. With the love and care of a mother,  the understanding of a sister, and the "ride or die" spirit of a best friend, she took me under her wing and nurtured my damaged heart. We quickly formed an unbreakable bond---withstanding any and everything thrown at us. Without her, I would not be here. I am eternally grateful for her existence and I love her with every fiber of my being. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me.