the one fight that matters

For you: 

In dedication of your strength, humility, love and support. Here is to you. For you to recognize that you have not been unnoticed. For you to recognize that your life has been one hell of a fight and you continue to stand tall. For you to see that you have done more good than hurt. For you to take to heart that you give more than what you take. For you, your dad and your family. 

You have been through the darkest of tunnels, the most troubled of terrans, and the roughest of storms any young adult could ever experience in the twenty years you have lived this life. No one should experience the pain and agony you have gone through but I want to commend you and tell you that I am proud. Proud of the fight that you have put up. Proud of the person you are and continue to become. Proud of the love you have for the people that have hurt you the most and the situations you have been faced. Proud that you have not and will not give up. Proud of your strength. You are the strongest person I know. This film and post is for you. For you to continue that faith, hope and strength you've been carrying your entire life and to NEVER give up on life or on yourself, no matter how much it threatens you. Never let your head lay low. Never lose that smile. Never lose that light in your eyes and Never ever ever give up on the toughest of fights; LIFE. 
And I dare you; Dare you to be great.

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that! I'm always gonna love you, no matter what. No matter what happens. But until you start believing in yourself, you ain't gonna have a life."