1. To always have faith through the good and bad times.

When I had lost faith in God, my grandma was right by my side to help me through with support and guidance to have hope again.

2. To get dressed up to impress myself and not for other people.

Every time I woke up in the morning, I styled my hair, applied my makeup, and put my clothes on with the constant reminder to feel confident in myself. My grandma told me to never get ready for a man, but to get ready to feel good for myself.

3. To not let any barriers stop me from achieving my goals.

When no one else believed I could achieve my goals, my grandma always was the one voice that told me I could. She was always my number one supporter in anything I pursued.

4. To not take life too seriously.

My grandma taught me laughter and smiles are the best things to heal the soul. She taught me that being silly is sometimes required to get a good laugh.

5. To choose happiness because to be happy is a choice.

My grandma always encouraged me to pursue the things that make me happy and to not let sadness consume my life.

6. To live in the present, to let go of the past, and to not have fear of the future.

My grandma taught me to not live in the past and to not become anxious for what the future holds, but to live in the moment.

7. To dream endlessly, because there is no limit.

My grandma always supported me in my dreams that sometimes seemed impossible to reach, but she never discouraged me for following them.

8. To show love and affection to those I care about.

My grandma never hesitated to say how much she loved me through her desire to always give hugs and tell me “I love you” often.

9. To allow myself to make mistakes in order to grow

My grandma always taught me to not have regrets, because life is too short to be regretful. She taught me that mistakes are learning experiences and are lessons that help me grow.

10. To be proud of the woman I am becoming

My grandma taught me to never think I’m not good enough, but to be proud of the woman I am becoming regardless of the things I have done and the things I will do.