A letter to the new Jazz owner I was 20 years ago...

Hello to anyone still reading...
On the occasion of our 20th Open House, this weekend, I wanted to write a letter to my 'new owner' self, 20 years ago...


Dear A,
Well, it's been a whirlwind few months hasn't it? You've gotten certified to teach J, gone to the fabulous worldwide convention at the home office in San Diego with your BFF and decided to open classes in a church in Westford. You fielded calls from interested people while in San Diego and K and G bought a new house too.
Classes are going ok and I know you're really excited and nervous about your first Open House this weekend. I promise it's going to go well and you're going to be amazed, 20 years from now that, yes, you are STILL in business, yes, you are bigger and better than before and, yes, in fact you've left the church space for a great storefront where you've grown far past your imagination today.
I know it's tough having to set up all the equipment every time you teach. I know having 2 inches of Xmas tree needles on the floor, less than 1 hour before a big Saturday class isn't your idea of fun but, you will get them cleaned up (thanks Mista) and you will get through getting moved across the street to a smaller room for every scout meeting and church event. You will teach to more than 10 people one day and, yes, you will get to stop wearing thong leotards in the future.
I know that every day you dream of having your own space, where you can add classes whenever you want, set it up to feel welcoming and professional and NOT have to change your schedule for anyone, unless you really want to. I know you're scared, hoping people will come and will one day like your classes as much as they like K's. And, yes, one day you will have a full staff of instructors to help you and finally take a sick day and a vacation. (and find an amazing husband to share your life with...but I digress)
Things will be tough at times, but you will prove tougher than your toughest opponent. You will be respected in the District and, one day, everyone will come to you for advice. Some will take it, some won't. They'll talk about you behind your back, they'll underestimate you-but you will prevail. You will make the place you always wanted-it will be clique FREE, everyone will feel welcomed and you will train 36 amazing women to teach this program. You will pay forward everything you've been given and continue, long after that debt is paid, just because it feels that good to do it.
You will be challenged by difficult customers and staff, but you will lead with strength but fairness and, in the end, you will do it right.
You will prove every one of your doubters wrong. You will meet amazing people, you will get to see them realize that their health is their wealth and you will have a hand in helping them realize it.
You will become the special Auntie to two amazing children and watch them grow up.
You will conquer the fears in your life and finally get to teach, pain free, after over 10 years in ridiculous pain from congenitally bad hips. It will be easy-because you're fit because of J.  That will be another lesson you can pass on to your clients and you will.
You will still work hard every day like it's today-like it's the first day of your first Open House. But it will be worth it. Don't stop. Don't give up, don't give in. Push the boundaries, color outside the lines, challenge convention. Never forget where you came from.
So, take K's hand and jump into the future. It's bright, I promise. You can do it. You will live the poster that graced your wall at home, long before you had a Center wall to put it on...
They will tell you that you can't
Show them that you can
They will tell you that you won't
Show them that you will
They will tell you it's impossible
Prove them wrong.
You did. You are and you will.
Love,
A