Memories. Ahhh Yes, Memories of My Life

Letter To My Parents

Prompt for 30 DBC 7/1

         Write a letter to your parents from before your birth. Give them advice about how to raise you and give them a heads up about anything they might struggle with when you come into their lives.


         Hey there my future Mom & Dad! I have to confess, you have quite a son here in development. As he grows, nourish his knowledge, later in his life he will want to know everything he can about most any subject. He will be really bright, sometimes his intelligence level will scare you, and him. But Dad, you and Mom aren't rich. In fact, you're just about down-right poor. The song that will be released called 'Down In The Boondocks' really fits us. But it's okay! After all, we're a family, and that's what counts. Back to raising me.... In school, really encourage him in music. He will ask about joining the band in the 4th grade, make him wait a year to see if he's really sure about it. Once he starts, make him work. He will be talented, but will not have the work ethic he should have. He won't gain a good work ethic until he's half way through his Navy career, but if you push him some, he could learn that sooner. He's gonna be a reader too, and for the most part, will not be a major pain to you. He will see what smoking does to you Dad, and never take up that habit. Nor will he use drugs or drink heavily. Seeing how his friends are affected by those habits will convince him not to indulge. No, he will not be an angel, he will have his share of vices. Fortunately, none of them will be things that could put him in jail, and they will start after he joins the Navy. Did I forget to tell you that? Yep, he'll join shortly after graduating high school and spend 20 years in the Submarine Service. Unfortunately Dad, you won't live to see that. Your heart will give out almost a year before he joins. I'd tell you to take better care of yourself, but you wouldn't listen to me, I'm sure of that. I will say that he will grow to be an average person, at least in his mind. I'll let you, and everyone else judge for yourselves in that though. I'll see you in a few months!





Jim Dorrell