Dear Nichole...

*Some may find the style I wrote this a little odd ... however the reasons I did go this route are personal. If you choose to continue I hope you enjoy.

Dear Nichole,

I recognized you in the mirror today. It's been awhile my friend since I've seen your smiling face. I noticed your glasses looked a little big on you. What a wonderful problem to have. Nichole, I also saw you were wearing jeans today. It's been awhile hasn't it friend? Weren't those the jeans you bought after you lost 20 lbs. after having Aiden? No? Close though, right?

I'm very proud of you Nichole. You're achievements have been huge and you've worked so hard. Please remember this is just the beginning of the journey, but you're learning skills you will be able to carry with you forever. Soon, my friend, you'll be you again.

I've noticed things about you in the mirror, Nichole, when you smiled at me. You've grown. I can see that you are now a mother. What a wonderful role to play. I also noticed you are softer now, calmer. You look happy. I'm so happy for you. You're hair is long again, and you have tiny wrinkles that play around the corner of your eyes. Is it from smiling? I hope you're smiling a lot Nichole. You have every reason to.

Dear Nichole please know you are a daughter of god. That he made you perfect in every way and that you are beautiful. Life is hard and we are all given challenges to help us grow as individuals, mother's, daughter's, sister's, wives, and friends. Take this goal you've made for yourself and help other's with it. Help other's to learn that no matter their appearance they are so very perfect too! Please help all those other women to know that they can do anything they set their hearts on. Help them to love them.

I hope you learn to love me Nichole, because I love you. I hope I see you again soon... and I hope I see you smiling.

Love me- you're reflection.