I Wish, I Hope, I Live

I wish my parents knew how much I appreciate them.
I wish my brothers knew how much I love them.
I wish I had enough money to buy strangers lunch all the time.
I wish I could spend weeks in different countries doing humanitarian service.
I wish all people knew that they are children of God.
I wish my mom would know she's good enough and beautiful!
I wish my brother would know he has SO much potential and I pray for him everyday.
I wish all music was made to uplift and brighten your day with meaningful lyrics.
I wish I read more.
I wish I knew how to play the piano.
I wish I was fluent in more than one language.
I wish there was no adultery.
I wish celebrities didn't get paid so much.
I wish US debt and the amount of families in poverty would decrease.
I wish I could perform in more plays.
I wish I could be in a movie or commercial.
I wish everyone knew and utilized the beauty of the Atonement.
I wish everyone would put the importance of family above all others.

I hope my family knows I love each one of them.
I hope my friends know I appreciate them.
I hope my brothers still have a testimony of the truth in their hearts.
I hope I can be a successful mother and wife in the future.
I hope I can find someone who will love me eternally.
I hope I will make a positive difference in someone's life.
I hope I can prioritize my life so God's will is above my own.
I hope I can make smooth transitions between different stages in my life.
I hope one day my whole family will be sealed for eternity.
I hope my brother will realize there is a life he can attain much better than the one he is living.
I hope my brother will be able to find TRUE joy and not just artificial happiness.
I hope to be less judgmental.
I hope to be more forgiving.
I hope to be kinder, more charitable, and more service-minded.
I hope to be better!

Some wishes can become hopes

and some hopes can become reality.