Dear Kathryn.

I am typing "Dear Kathryn" because I know that's what you went by when you were 17. I'm writing you a letter to tell you how far you've come.
So, what's up girl? Your hair looks great. You don't have kids yet so it's still long and healthy. Oh, and clean. You're still using a hairbrush. Good job.
I want to tell you some very crucial things that I wish I had listened to when I was your age. (Lol)
Stop crying over Tyler. He is a complete douche bag just like your dad has been trying to tell you.
He doesn't have time for you right now, but hang on,
he will. Just pray for him.
And in the meantime, spend time with your friends! They love you, but they are tired of coming to your rescue everytime that dbag hurts you.
This is your time to shine! Find yourself.
Wear those skinny jeans.
Color your hair pink.
Eat the WHOLE pizza.
Study for that test.
Keep practicing piano.
Run faster.
Sing louder.
And when that day comes, the day that you think your whole life is over.
Don't go to Sonic to take that pregnancy test by yourself.
For several reasons,
Number 1, Mary Beth has a test in her bathroom drawer, and that will save you from having to over draw your bank account just for 3 bucks.
Number 2, your mom is at home, on the porch, praying for you. Right now.
This is when you need her the most. Don't miss it.
I have something else to tell you, you ARE pregnant. But, your life has just begun. It is far from over.
Heck yes. It gets hard.
People are going to talk, turn there nose up, keep there kids away..
*cue in song to "hide yo kids, hide yo wife"*
(That makes no sense to you right now but give it 4 years)
Anyways, you will feel like your world is crashing down around you. It's not. This will become a very small part in an incredible testimony.
As hard as it is to understand right now,
When you see that baby boy for the first time, your heart will stop, everything around you will freeze.
I know you think you are in love now, but you have NO IDEA what love is.
That baby boy.. will save you.
Hold on girl. God is using you and through this heartache you will gain so much more than you could have without it.
Whether you are living like hell or not, God is there with you, and He will bring you out of whatever you're going through. Trust Him. Don't be ashamed to call on Him.

With All That I Am,
Katie♡

Also, start saving your money now because you get A LOT of tickets and fines that you have to pay off.