Friend,
I know you feel like you are in over your head. This is more than you prepared for, more than you expected, and more than you could imagine.
You may feel like you are about to drown, but I think something different is about to happen.
I’ve seen you be overwhelmed before. I’ve seen you stressed to your limit before, and do you know what you did?
You didn’t drown… You grew.
I wish you could see what I see. You aren’t that scared little kid anymore; you’re much taller, wiser, and stronger than you perceive. I wish the picture of yourself when you feel overwhelmed wasn’t like a carnival mirror that makes you appear like a small, little kid, but that you could see what I see: a growing and capable adult who has done amazing things.
When you are in over your head, you can either sink or grow. I believe you'll first stand tall, trust my perspective, and keep growing.
Love,
Aaron