No background
information is available is available at this time.The writer is probably
in her 40's.*
Dear Kids,
I won't take up much of your time.
I know I wasn't around much while you were growing up, so why should I
preach to you now?
My wish is that you do not make the
mistake of staying in a job that consumes your life, especially if the
job offers you nothing more than financial security. You will just end
up stressed out, emotionally drained, and most importantly, ten to twenty
years of your life will be behind you, used up, never to be relived.
Obi, please continue to pursue your
interests in community service and acting; Abdul, I hope you stick with
the violin and music which bring you so much happiness. If you both focus
on things that are important to you, failures may come, but they will be
fewer.
Don't let yourselves be easily discouraged.
If you gauge your achievements on those of others, you will most likely
be disappointed. Stand on your own merit and accomplishments. Trust me
on this one; I know from experience.
I will always be proud of both of
you. Stay true to yourselves and give your best effort. As you know, I
have left you both money to cover your college education. Use this time
to study things that interest you. Don't try to live up to the expectations
of others as I did. Pursue your chosen path, and use your college education
to get you started.
Love always,
Mom
*From
Flashman, Robert, M. Flashman, L. Noble, S. Quick. Ethical
Wills: Passing on Treasures of the Heart The Forum for
Family and Consumer Issues 3.3 (1998): 33 pars. 29 December 1998.
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