Life is meant to be enjoyed.

Dear friend,

I tell our mutual friends that you were biologically engineered in the future and sent back in time to enjoy everything that happens here to the max. A few weeks ago, you had a child. You’re my first close friend to embark on this journey. I’m glad you’re going first so that you can show us how to do it right.

There isn’t an adventure I wouldn’t join you on. There isn’t a difficulty I wouldn’t face with you. Your little one is lucky to have you.

I wrote this draft of verse a little while ago:

Am I ahead or behind, stuck in fast forward or rewind?

What’s the essence? What’s essential?

Zoomin’ in on right now is how I realize my potential.

Is that crazy? Irrational?

Do I put me first or feel compassion, y’all?

I know that you will love your daughter, in every single moment. I’m rooting for you and your whole team. I am honored to be a part of your life, a tiny little arc in your circle. I look forward to watching you (and the little one) grow during this next phase of life. It will be scary; the darkness will come. And there will be lights!

I guess all I wanted to say is this:

I love you.

I believe in you.

I want the world for you.

No matter if you’re feeling ahead or behind–stuck in fast forward or rewind–if you or your family need anything, give a ring.

Thank you for teaching me how to enjoy my life.

Yours,

JT