I will not forget that I am strong. I will not forget that I have remarkable will-power. I will not forget that I have my whole life ahead of me to experience. This is not the end. This is the beginning. There are adventures to have, people to meet, places to go. Life is far from perfect. It is difficult as hell much of the time, but I've gotten through this much, and I can and will persist.

I will not hope for things to get better, I will MAKE them better by smiling. Living each moment to the fullest. Not taking my presence for granted.

I am here, so I may as well be here fully.