March 6, 2014

A Message To My Future Self

I do this thing where I leave notes for my future self. I have done it for years.

The first time was during college. I was dating a guy that wasn’t right for me but I refused to see it. During a super low point with lots of fighting I got this alert on my phone that said,

“If it’s not better today, DUMP HIS ASS!”

At first I thought God was talking to me. Although I was pretty sure God wouldn’t swear. Honestly though I had no idea how the calendar alert got there. Then I realized that over 6 months ago, during a night out partying, I had put a calendar alert in for a future date. GENIOUS!

Ever since then I have done this at low times in my life. And I always put them out far enough so I forget when they are coming. I pulled up my calendar today and saw this little gem.

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Today it will be better. Simple as that. Aw, I love it.  I am so looking forward to 3 pm!

Now, at the time I entered this, I had no idea that every person in my house would have a cold. Or that our dog would spend the day in the vet for eating tampons. (yes, you read that right.) Or that Cooper still wouldn’t be talking. I had no idea. But I did have the sense to foreshadow I was going to need a pick me up. Well played lady. I hope you were right.

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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5 Comments

  1. mrsskulleybones on March 6, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Great blog. I’ve nominated you for a Liebster award, pop to my blog to find out more about it.



    • Avatar photo findingcoopersvoice on March 7, 2014 at 6:35 pm

      Aw!! You make me smile!! Thank you. Once I get a second from these kiddos I am going to check it out. Thanks again!



  2. suzjones on March 7, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    What a great idea. I love that you do that to yourself. 🙂



  3. Laura on March 7, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I love this idea!!



  4. April Ignacio on March 31, 2017 at 12:07 am

    nice idea! i will definitely try this right about now………