A letter from Jun 18, 2022

Dear FutureMe, Hi, how's life? Right now you are writing this letter shortly after your third ablation surgery, and I am hoping that everything is going well on that end, with your health and heart. You recently finished your first year of college, which is huge because it is something that you never even thought was possible. Now, you are on track to getting a degree in family therapy with a focus on marital counseling so your marriage, when the time comes, doesn't fail like your parents did. Not only that, but you believe in love and that the world would benefit from more people helping out those who struggle in relationships from time to time. I believe we will continue to stick with this path because it is something we are strongly passionate about. Also, minoring in sports coaching and some form of video production, please tell me we accomplished the goal of going to peoples weddings and making a video of their special day. When you receive this letter, you will have graduated college, and now on your path of a masters degree (hopefully), along with living somewhere other than Minnesota, with the girl of your dreams. Now this isn't saying we don't like Minnesota now, because we do like it, but moving somewhere new, starting a new life, becoming a full fledged adult seems really awesome. Speaking of the girl of your dreams, how is Avery? Still together I hope, along with being very happy. Right about when you receive this letter is when I think you will have proposed or at least bought the ring and planned out how to fully surprise her and sweep her off her feet. Believe me when I say it, that girl deserves the world and then some, but I am sure you already know that. Avery is gorgeous and full of life, she's funny, kind, and sweet. She is everything you could ever hope for, so don't **** it up. Keep things steady with her and I know everything will play out your way. Support her with her studies, she's smart, but she'll need you along the way to reassure how amazingly smart and talented she is. Now, about Dad. Is he sober? Because right now I have lost all hope in him and wish to never see him again. I hope by the time you read this he is either completely out of your life, or that you guys are at least on somewhat good terms. For Mom, I hope she is as healthy as can be, because if she isn't I know you aren't in a good place, and for that I am sorry. But I know you will do everything you can to make sure she is alright. Your brother, Cooper, will now be going into his sophomore year at college (I think, I'm no good with math), but make sure you help him, he needs all the guidance available. As I write this we have worried that he is going down a bad path, but I truly believe he is going to do something so amazing in this world. I hope Jed is still around, not only because he is a good guy and a great father figure, but because he loves Mom, and she deserves to be loved in all the ways possible. I struggled on deciding between 3 or 5 years of distance between when I sent this and when you are reading it, because I remember everything, so I immediately ruled out the 1 year. But I think I am sticking to 3 years because that will be a time of big accomplishments for us. Some questions I have for future me is: 1. Have we made it to a Kings of Leon concert? 2. Did COVID come back? 3. How long did you stay working at Valleyfair? 4. Did we change our major? If so, why? 5. How has science continued to change our world? 6. What's the next biggest goal you want to complete? (because right now it is to just finish college) 7. Do you have animals? Because you should. And are Max, Sadie, and Alice still around? 8. Did you and Avery stay together? If so, what has been your happiest moment? And if not, what went wrong? 9. Do we still hate seafood? 10. Are we better at conflict/controlling our anger? 11. Are we in a promising/steady career? 12. Financially stable? 13. Are we happy? If we aren't happy then what the **** are we doing? We only have one life to live and time isn't infinite, so do something about it. Be you. Be happy. Strive for greatness, prove everyone wrong, live a long, happy, healthy life. Love and continue to be loved. But most importantly, stay smiling, keep laughing, and continue loving Avery. Thats all I ask. Signed, Your Past-Self; Mack