I read this recently.

The author is 12 and spent her babysitting money on Bibles

"Since I have my life before me"
By Brooke Bronkowski


I'll live my life to the fullest. I'll be happy. I'll brighten up. I will be more joyful than I have ever been. I will be kind to others. I will loosen up. I will tell other's about Christ. I will go on adventures and change the world. I will be bold and not change who I really am. I will have no troubles but instead help others with their troubles.

You see, I'll be one of those people who live to be history makers at a young age. Oh, I'll have moments, good and bad, but I will wipe away the bad and only remember the good. In fact, that's all I remember, just good moments, nothing inbetween, just living my life to the fullest.

I'll be one of those people who go somewhere with a mission, an awesome plan, a world-changing plan, and nothing will hold me back.

I'll set an example for others, I will pray for direction.

I have my life before me. I will give others the joy I have and God will give me more joy. I will do everything God tells me to do.

I will follow the footsteps of God.

I will do my best!!


She was killed in a car accident when she was 14. 1500 people came to her funeral and EVERYONE spoke of her example and joy.

I know not everyone is religious on this board, but her poem touched my heart and I thought "this is how I want to live".


M(f): 40
D'ed: 8/12

Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.

Love at all costs because you are loved well.