This is for my Guidance Counseler throughout the beginning of Highschool..

Dear Ms, McDaniels.

 I hope all is well and that your continuing to be strong as a guidance counselor in Brighton High School and as a person.  I am writing this letter to you to show you the appreciation, love and
help you gave me. You always looked at me in the eye and told me that I was going to be one of them to make it. You had so much faith and hope for me knowing all the pain I actually had inside of me. I came into school freshmen year and for the first time in my life I didn't want to get bullied and I didn't want to be one of those girls who go to lunch and eat alone. I didn't want to be a loser anymore. I started to hang with the wrong crowd, skip school and sneak out. My family didn't even show any care. The relationship between me and my mother was ridiculous. We fought everyday to the point I almost hurt myself and there you always were with so much faith that things will get better. You yelled at me all the time for skipping and told me plenty of times how much of a pain in her butt I was but you never called my parents because you knew.

You were a huge influence in my life and you helped me get back up before it was too late and I just want to let you know how big that is and how amazing you are. When I first met you, I knew you were going to be a great mentor. You had this sense of humor I always admired and the way you see things your own way. You were always my role model because you never got mad. You always had a smile every time. You wasn't easy with none of us either, you were always strict to show us we can't be fooling around. " You have your future in your hands " you always said. You was told me life is what you make it. With all those inspirational words you always gave me and all those lectures you gave me about school and my future, you never gave up on me. You kept pushing until I got there and it meant a lot because at that point my own mother wasn't pushing me to change.

After freshmen year I took all your advice and used it all throughout high school and I got straight honors straight As and Bs. I left all those friends that tried to get me to do things that I didn't want to do and started focusing on school.  I was called rude names throughout the process but I didn't care at all. Just like you, I become a person full of enthusiasm, hope and confidence. I became someone who isn't afraid of anything and If I was afraid of something you always told me to attack those fears and to always be motivated. You made me think difference aspect in life and you opened my eyes tremendously. I am never going to forget you. You were more like a mother to me, I felt like you filled a spot that was missing and that's all I needed and you always knew. If it wasn't for you, I would have never got my act together and I would have never graduated. I am very grateful and happy that I have met someone so encouraging and loving in my life who made a gigantic difference in my life and I love you! I promise to always keep my head held high like you do. Thank you so much.

Love, Kimberly


Poem

Broken and lost...
Hiding from all my fears
Holding back all my tears

You came in

& showed me inspiration
you gave me motivation

Gave me the tools to keep it moving
From here on out I'm not losing
As everyday goes by
I know my limits are beyond the sky

You changed me

Made me feel comfortable
as if you were my mommy
And now because of thee
I am worthy

Thank you for being there
and showing me you care
Even though you're far
You are still near