The best advice that I have ever been given

I found such a special surprise in my mailbox today!  I started teaching 6 years ago, and a student from my first year of teaching had left a gift for me at school.  In the giftbag, I found two adorable outfits for Milo, but the best part was the letter that she wrote!  I was immediately brought to tears by her kind and loving words!  She is such a special young lady and has amazing parents!  She gave me advice based on what she admired and cherished about her parent's parenting style - I had to share her advice, it is the best advice that I have ever been given:
She wrote....
"1.  Put time with me above everything else.  My mom always said, "I can always clean the house but I won't always have you"
2.  Let me use my imagination - I used to love playing pirate and helping my mom "mop the poop-deck" and this played to her advantage as well:)
3.  Love each other - my parents have shown me true love and now I won't settle for anything but the best!  I used to say "eww" when I saw them kiss but I always knew that they loved each other and I found comfort in that.
4.  Showed me how fortunate I am  - my mom used to take my sister and I to volunteer and I got to see how lucky I was
5.  Taught me not to pity those who have less but to offer a helping hand
6.  Quality time with each parent;  I love doing yardwork, canoeing and running with my dad but it feels weird with my mom - it is me and daddy's thing
7.  Teaching me to follow my gut when making decisions
8.  Supporting me in everything that I do
9.  J.O.Y. Jesus, Others, Yourself
10. Teaching me that bad decisions don't make me a bad person
11.  Always express my emotions - my parents told me this constantly
12.  Service makes yourself and those you are serving happier
13.  Find your passion and live for it!

I know that she is wise beyond her years!  For a high schooler to take the time to write her 6th grade teacher a letter filled with such wisdom and love was so wonderful!