A mother passing by her daughter's room was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything picked up. Then she saw an envelope propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It was addressed, "Mom". With the worst premonition, she opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands:
Dear Mom,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing to you. I had to elope with my new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you. I've been finding real passion with Ahmed and he is so nice -- even with all his piercings, tattoos, beard and his motorcycle clothes. But it is not only the passion Mom, I am pregnant and Ahmed said that we will be very happy. He already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. He wants to have many more children with me and that's now one of my dreams too. Ahmed taught me that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone and we'll be growing it for us and trading it with his friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the mean time, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so that Ahmed can get better; he sure deserves it! Don't worry Mom, I'm 15 years old now and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.
Your daughter, Judith
PS: Mom, none of the above is true. I'm over at the neighbour's house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my report card that's in my desk center drawer. I love you! Call when it is safe for me to come home.
(:
Haha laughed my ass off at this. How true, isn't it? The message, to me, is clear. Treasure whatever you have, cos things could be far worse. This may be a funny, or ridiculous story to others, but it is one of life's simplest lessons, yet toughest to do. I hope that one day, I'll learn to appreciate everything and everyone around me for all they're worth.
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