Letter to Baby Bee

"Child is born

With a heart of gold

Way of the world

Makes her* heart so cold"

- "That's the Way of the World" x Earth, Wind & Fire (slight lyric tweakage)

Baby Bee, you were born into a world full of turmoil and chaos. Yet, you saw the beauty and simplicity through innocent eyes. Through the years, many things will press you and try to take the sparkle from your eye.

Family will abandon you as if you don't exist and don't matter. You will fight tooth and nail to prove that you do. The one who helped create you, but never wanted you, will continue to speak through actions that you don't belong in his world. When you finally come to terms with it, you will be a better individual because of it. You will be criticized, ostracized and stereotyped because you think, feel and move differently than most. Many will silence you and make you feel small when you speak up for yourself. You may not hear it all the time, but you are so talented, and so amazing and you can (and will) do anything you put your mind to. Your aura lights up rooms when you enter. Don't feel you have to hold back who you are for anyone. You will hold all your feelings and emotions in because you're forever misunderstood but you'll release it in writing as the pen and paper are the only ones who listen when you need to pour out your soul. You will want more than the status quo and be torn down at "brought down to size" because how dare you think outside the box; who do you think you are anyway?

Let me tell you, Baby Bee.

You are God's chosen. There is a calling over your life that you can't even begin to comprehend. And you don't need to.

Babygirl, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. God created you for a reason and purpose. And when you fully step aside and let Him guide you into the plan He has for you, your story and mark will be so great there will be no denying who you are.

So always move different.

Speak up even when your voice shakes.

Stand alone if you have to.

Just don't ever allow anyone to steal the light within you. The world needs what you have to offer; make sure you give it to 'em.