This week, I decided to “live with compassion,” and one of
the things suggested by Toni Birdsong in the book, More than a Bucket List includes the following: “write each of your
kids a letter. Tell them all the things they are doing right.” So, that’s my
entry for tonight, love letters to my boys, letters which I will also
personally mail to them, so they will have them forever or as long as they want
to keep them. J
To my First Born (Sweet
Pea),
When you were born, your dad and I were simply enamored with
you. That’s the only way to describe it.
You were so much more than we could have ever wished for or dreamed of
in a child. As you have grown, 14 years
now, I am still enamored of you. You are
so polite and respectful of others, calm, cool, and collected in a crisis, and
a joy to be around. You are doing so
well in school, even though I know school is at that stage now that it’s more
work than fun. You demonstrate awesome sportsmanship in whatever game or sport
you choose to play, and you are a kind, compassionate brother, even when the
two of you don’t get along so well. Sibling rivalry is normal, no matter who
you are. J
You are a people pleaser in all that you do. Make sure, though, to stay true to
yourself and what is best for you. It’s
important to take care of yourself too, so you can stay healthy and happy. Your laid back personality, sly grin, and
helpful attitude are my most favorite traits about you, and traits that just
seem to come naturally. It’s just how
you were made. You’ve always been that way. You are quiet and observant, shy and fun
loving all at the same time. It’s what
makes you so popular with your friends and adults. I love you, dear son. I hope you always know that I am there for
you no matter how many miles, countries, or continents separate us.
All my love and a few hugs thrown in there too,
Mommy
To my Baby Boy (Mr.
Gant),
Our life with you started out much more hectic as you
decided to enter via emergency surgery, but when it was all over, and I was
resting with you peacefully in the Kwajalein hospital, your dad and I (and the
entire tiny hospital on the even tinier atoll) were just so pleased that you
entered the world happy and healthy! You are the exact opposite of our first
born, your brother, but no less loved.
Now that we have had 12 wonderful years with you, I can say that you are
so smart. The way you do math in your head and impress your teachers at every
turn with how well you do on tests and how respectful you are in class make me
so proud. Your natural curiosity about
anything and everything reminds me of myself when I was younger. I love the age
you are at now when we can go to places like museums and really enjoy and learn
together. Your little kid laughter when
absorbed in a good movie gives me such joy, and your unbridled silliness, which
allows you to sing and dance in a grocery store without hesitation, has always
been one of my favorite things about you.
You are my class clown with manners, if there is such a thing. You have such a strong, stubborn, independent
personality, which I believe will serve you well as you grow, even though it
sometimes gets you in trouble at home at this age. Just remember to stay true to yourself, stand
up for what you believe, but don’t forget to listen and learn from others as
well. There are so many experiences and
people that will come into your life that you can learn from to become
wise. Be open to what they have to teach
and wait to hear them out before speaking your own mind. You are so loved, my
baby. Whatever you need, you know I will be there for you.
Love and many, many fast kisses,
Mom
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