And the Detroit Redwings did not make it to the Stanley Cup. They didn't even make it to the final round. Dave cried a little bit about it even (remember to Vine that (You'll understand what vine is eventually.)) They have only won 4 years; I know, life is hard, but we can get through this and bring the cup home next season. I have faith in us.
Now that the heartbreak is over, I think the best thing to give you for the future is hope. Even when things are looking down, keep you're head up and keep striving for better. When things are looking up, look higher and prove your worth.
Instead of telling you about yourself and where you are going and what you will accomplish, I'm going to tell you about others in your life and the moments that they are going to need you. Then you can be prepared and strong for them, to hold them tight and get through it, but the good news is- everyone gets out alive. Be a strong tree for others to climb.
Kyle is going to get a dermal piercing. It's going to glitter and sparkle like the sun. Girls will want to lick it. It's going to take a long time, but eventually, you will convince him to take it out. There's not something I can think of at the moment that you need to be there for Kyle, but he's your other dumbass. I should probably kick his ass to be an idiot with me more often lately, but that's my fault. I'm avoiding him and I know it. Right now he's doing something I can't and it makes my entire chest tighten like I can't breathe sometimes when he talks about it, but I have to get over it and be there for him instead. I guess this was more a message to present andy than future andy, but don't forget it either.
Joshua is going to get really sick one day. He's going to be hospitalized to the point that the doctor's aren't positive he is going to live. I know it's fucking scary and it's okay to cry. No one's going to judge you for crying for your best friend. Think of tears as a way to get out the despair and negative thoughts. I know even if I tell you now he makes it through and he's perfectly fine, you're never going to leave his bedside and lie about being his brother to stay through the night. Yeah, you never stop being stubborn, sorry.
And then there is Duke. His mom is going to pass and it's going to be the hardest thing any of us have gone through since she was basically a mom to us all. The thing is, Lou's going to try to be the strong one. He's going to refuse to cry and not let anyone see he's hurting. I think if you can convince him that it's okay to grieve, then the other hard things that follow won't happen and life wouldn't feel like such a mess between us right now. I know he's a fucking stubborn asshole, but then again so are you, at least to other people. This simple fact could change everything between what we are now, but I think it's worth it because I think he'd be happy. We'll still be Duke & Butt even if we aren't something more and his happiness is worth the real heartbreak. Cause that's what you want for someone you love- for them to be happy no matter the cost to your own heart.
Anyways, I think that's enough for now. I dropped some big bombs there. Not even the biggest bomb that will hit you hard, but he gets his own letters. Keep your head up and have hope Buttjaw; you're stronger than you think you are.
