Typographic word art illustration of life lessons

This is what a business in United States was looking for in their illustration design

I've written out all the meaningful life lessons my parents have taught me and would like to give it to them for Christmas in the form of a typographic word art design. This will be a print project. I'd like the size of the design to be no larger than 11x17, no smaller than 8.5x11.
The text must be readable in the complete sentences provided.
The text can be displayed in multiple directions, as long as each sentence is readable.
The text itself should be arranged in an artistic and creative way. I'm not looking for text that is aligned in normal-looking rows with a an image watermark behind it.
Sentences may be included on the same row if it works with the design.
Font, Case and Text may be alternated to best suite your design. No grunge fonts, or small-size handwriting fonts, or anything that is difficult to read.
Text could fit into a shape or silhouette (ie: heart, tree, or anything that symbolizes family, life, love, etc.), or form an abstract desig… Read more