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| Senior Class Picture 1967-1968 |
Dear Elaine,
You are a teenager now but I have such good news for you. When you get to be 67 years old you won't remember much about the drama, the embarrassing moments, the old boy friend, or how much you think you hate school. Honestly I don't think you even have to wait that long to realize that those few years were just a brief moment. All the friends that were so important then will be a vague memory and by now you realize that your best friends turned out to be your brothers and sisters. Now when I think of being a teenager I remember how wonderful it felt the first time my dad gave me the car keys. I also remember how awful I felt when I got pulled over by a policeman for making an improper lane change. I had to tell my dad about it because my little sister was in the car and I knew she would if I didn't. Guess what--that was when I saw a side of my dad I hadn't noticed before. He wasn't mad and in fact--he smiled and said, "I bet you won't do that again." Even at 67 I never make an improper lane change! I remember my first job and how rich I felt when I got my paycheck. I remember gaining a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which meant that everything had a purpose and a wonderful outcome in the end. Another thing that happened to me as a teenager was that I had the ability to help other people and do nice things for them. Sad to realize it took so long. I guess the most important thing I want you to know is that life just kept moving on in spite of the times when I was overwhelmed with insecurity. I wasn't a popular girl but I do remember having some really nice friends and loved spending time with them. I am embarrassed to remember that I had a boyfriend who would bring me home after a date and then go over to another girl's house and hang out with her because her parents didn't have a curfew like mine. Even though I heard about it from other people I chose to ignore it because I just wanted to have a boyfriend. I know pretty sad--but in the end I got stronger and gained a sense of self and still remember how empowered I felt when I finally told him not to come around any more because I was way to good for him! You see life just kept going on and it got better and better--not necessarily easier and easier. The experiences you have as a teenager helps you learn how to cope with the uncomfortable, treasure the positives, and enjoy the journey that will be ahead for you.
Don't give up! Don't give in! And don't worry because when you are 67 you will find that you have chosen the better part.
Love, Elaine
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