Dear 11-year old Pamela:
I am You at 56, with some experience under our belt. Can you even imagine 45 years from now? Well, it’s going to come quickly. There are some things I’ve learned that you need to know at your core:
Everything is going to work out in your favor, because you my dear, are favored.
Give your mom and dad a break; they’re doing the best they can with what they have. You won’t know the depths of their love for you until you have your own children. And then, you’ll KNOW.
You may think you’re poor but babe, you’re richer than you know.
Be grateful for your good health and don’t ever take it for granted.
Love your sisters. Don’t be a bully. They have their lessons to learn and paths to walk, just as you do.
Take the hard classes . . . don’t be afraid of trigonometry or accounting or chemistry. Even if you don’t make an A, the lesson of humility will stick with you forever.
Learn computers and technology.
Keep dancing. It makes your heart happy, and it’s just plain fun.
You come from a long line of female on-the-goers: women who constantly wanted to be on the move. You will one day see the world.
Create. Let your mind wander.
Keep working on that good posture.
Love with all your heart.
You’re gonna be great!
With love,
56 year-old Pamela
I love you so much then and now the same but so much more now. You turned out better than you could have imagined. Happy, happy birthday, my big sister!! You made it!!
My beloved sister, Nee. You were there in those formative years. I love you. P
I remember that Pamela! I loved her then and I love treasure, and adore her now. Pamela, you are one of the smartest, classiest and kindest people I know. You are an inspiration to me. I love you dearly. Happy 56th!!!
My dear oldest friend from childhood. You definitely remember those years, because you were a part of them. 6th grade. . . Mrs. Welch. . . MMS. I wouldn’t change a thing and I’m grateful for our adult reconnection. Love you so! P
Beutiful as always.
11 year old had it concurred- 56 year old just has to enjoy! 🥰
Still learning THAT lesson! You seem to have locked it down. Love, P
We need to all write ourselves a love letter! Beautiful inside and out my dear older and now wiser friend! Welcome to 56, hope you celebrate and are celebrated well all year!❤️
There’s only one Dico in my life. You. I’m so tickled to see you drop a note here. I’ve loved watching you live your life, raise your kids, international travels/life. YOU are an inspiration. LITB, P
Such beautiful insight … yes you turned out great in more ways than one!! A great wife. Great mom. Great friend. Great business woman. I’m so blessed to know you .. hope you had a happy birthday! I love you! Lil Les
You’ve shared in so many of those formative years, Lil-Les. I adored you then, I’m in awe of you now. So much love, P