Rochel

Make time to pursue you before you pursue anyone else in this world. Figure out who you are and what you want. Figure out your purpose and your calling. Take the time to get to know yourself.

Respect the people in your life who know you and see you - truly see what you are about - and let them help guide you to wherever it is you see yourself getting in life.

Take help when needed and offered but only for things you can’t and shouldn’t do alone. Self sufficiency is key but community is everything.

Make good friends in life and reevaluate those friendships constantly. Surrounding yourself with good people will take you far.

Love, Mom

P.S. (for your mom!) You were an individual before a mom. Don’t forget to carve out time for yourself while you care and nurture your family. It will make you a better mom.