I am writing you this letter because there is so much that I want to say to you. I try to say it in person, but the words never seem to come out right.
Life is hard. It is an ever-winding road with twists and turns. There are speed bumps and potholes along the way, but I want to you to be prepared. I want to you be sure that you have everything that you need in life. I am doing my best to provided you with that, but there are some things that I have come to realize that you will have to find for yourself. I can only tell you about them.
LOVE AND AFFECTION
I have loved each of you from the very first time that I realized that I carried you in my womb. My heart filled with joy at each flutter and kick. Then, when you were born, I used to hold you in my arms and rock you to sleep while singing whatever sweet tune filled my heart. I have tried to show you with every breath how much you mean to me. I have tried to give you affection and attention every day of your lives.
EDUCATION IS KEY
As you grew older, I sent you off to school. I prayed that whatever you learned in those classrooms, you would bring home and share with me so that I might be able to help you. I sat with you through hours of homework- even when it was stuff that i did not fully understand myself. I tried to work it out with you. I would sit and stare at your text books when you were not around so I could figure out every little detail of what you were having trouble with because I wanted to be able to take part in your learning process.
PROBLEMS IN LIFE
I have never been the best a t problem solving. I have never been one that would stand up for myself when I should have. I let my problems get me down, but I have tried to teach each if you to be different from me. I want you to be strong independent and confident. I want you to be better and bolder than I ever could have been, That way, when problems come into you life, you will be able to handle them with honor and decency. I want that for you.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM
Whatever inspires you in life, go for it. Don't let any one tell you that you cannot reach your stars. If they were unreachable, they would not be yours. Just please be realistic about your hopes and dreams. Don't aspire to be a singer if you can't carry a tune.
Your dreams are not going to fall in your lap. You will have to work hard to achieve them, but don't give up. Don't lose faith in yourself. Whatever it is that you want in life, you can have. You just have to believe that you are worthy to have it and don't be afraid to go after it.
LOVE AND HAPPINESS
I wish nothing but love and peace in your lives. I know that they will not always come, but know that it is possible. When you are old enough to find that special someone in life that you want to share all of your hopes and dreams, failures and successes, and laughter and tears with, hold on to them. True love is fading away in this world. If fate leads you to it, don't be afraid to take it and hold on to it.
TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
There will always be someone in life that will treat you wrong. Take it with a grain of salt. It may leave a bitter taste in your mouth, but you can always spit it out later. Don't let anger and hatred take you to places that you don't want to go. If you fill yourself with these negative emotions, then you leave little or no room for any thing positive.
REMEMBER THAT MOMMY LOVES YOU
Whatever and wherever you go in life, remember that your mother loves you. If there was one thing that I could do in life to shield any one of you from one day's harm, I would do without hesitation. I would lay down my life just to make you smile- if that's what it would take. I have struggled and sacrificed every day just to keep you happy and safe, and if I were able to go back and start my life again, I would not change a thing. I would gladly do it all over again for you. You are my reasons for getting up in the morning. You are reasons for trying so hard to in life. Without, I would have no one to love. I just hope that you love me at least a little.
BE YOUR OWN PEOPLE
Never let anyone force you into being someone that you are not. Be who you are. Remember that you were born in love and you grew up in love and that is the path that you should follow. Find you strengths and don't be ashamed of your weaknesses. Hold your head up high. Be individual. There is only one you, so don't try to that person and form him/her into someone else.
Well, that is all that I have to say for now. I hope that you read my words and know that you are loved. I hope that the joys that you have given me life, come back to you ten fold, and that the sorrows that I have faced, never come to you. These are words from my heart to yours. Take them in and keep them in a special place inside of you.
Love always,
Mommy
