Today is your 12th birthday! I can’t believe how fast you have grown and what a big guy you are these days. I am so proud of you and the young man you are becoming. I am so thankful that God gave you to me…who would have thought I was worthy of such an amazing gift. Entrusted with such a big responsibility. Or maybe it was you who had the responsibility? To show me what love really was, to teach me how to be unselfish, to give me strength and courage? That’s a lot for a little guy. But you have done it all! I knew real love when my eyes met yours for the first time. Life was no longer about me…it was about us. And you will never understand the strength I drew from you when life was unkind. Every year I get sad that you have grown so much, but this year, while I am nostalgic for baby days, I am proud! I am so proud of my son! You amaze me EVERYDAY! Watching you grown and learn takes my breath away!
You still have so much to learn. And not everything in life is fun. Or happy. And I think you are learning this already. But no matter what keep on being you. Stay true to yourself above all things. You have the world at your feet. You can go anywhere and accomplish anything. And I will always be your number one fan. When you need a laugh, when you need to cry, or when you just need a hug….you can always count on your Mama! I love you so very much my sweet boy! You will ALWAYS be Mama’s Baby!
Happy Birthday!
