1. There are so many
things that I love about you. I really
do love you more each and every day. You
are so sweet, so loving, so caring for others, so smart, and so fun and
playful.
2. I don’t want you
to ever lose your sense of self for anyone.
When others put you down or make you feel bad, come to me. I will always remind you how special God made
you! And remember, other people will try
to bring you down to try to make themselves feel better. Don’t be like them. It doesn’t work and will only hurt you in the
end.
3. There will never
be another person in the whole entire world like you. You are irreplaceable so take care of
yourself for me!
4. Be like your
daddy! Be a loving and caring husband
and father who always puts his family first.
5. Dream big! Don’t be afraid to set your goals high
because with God, you can do anything.
6. Pray! Pray for God’s guidance in everything you do
and trust Him. He created you and knows
what is best for you.
7. Be kind! Be a friend especially to those who don’t
seem to have any friends. You may just
find that one true friend that will last you a lifetime.
8. Love your
brother! He is a very special gift to
you and will always be with you. You are
such a wonderful big brother already, and I know that you truly do love and
cherish your relationship with little brother.
9. Treat women with
respect! When you find that special girl
that is the one, put her above all others except for God, and your marriage
will be blessed with happiness. I
promise to do my best not to interfere in your relationship and will love you
both.
10. Don’t forget your
mother! I will always love you and need
you. I cherish every moment I get to spend
with you and never want to lose you. You
will always be my baby!
11. Listen…to your parents, to your siblings, to your
teachers, to your friends, to your future employers and co-workers, and most
importantly, to your future wife! You
just might learn something, and I promise that your life will be easier…well,
at least free of a lot more conflict.
12. Work hard! Don’t expect to have anything handed to
you. If you want something, you have to
work for it and earn it. It is the only
way to build your own self-worth.
13. Don’t be afraid
to take risks! If you just sit on the
sidelines and never play in the game, you will miss out on so much joy! Play sports, climb trees (and someday
mountains), swim, run races, and just live life to the fullest!
14. Always do your
best! Strive for excellence in everything
you do. I know you may not always “win,”
but if you know you did your best, you are always a winner!
15. Love! Love with all your heart! Yes, sometimes that may mean you’ll get your
heart broken, but it is the only way to truly know the joy that love can bring
when another person returns that love to you.
Love always,
Mommy
What a sweet letter to Evan filled with great advice.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many lessons I hope he will always keep with him and remember. I know this life is just going to get harder, and I just want to prepare him the best I can. It is making me a little sad to think of him getting older. It seems that there is no little baby left in him although I am grateful that he is still such a loving and affectionate little boy.
DeleteWhat a fantastic letter/list. Makes me a bit teary!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? It is just getting so hard to watch these boys leave behind their "babyhood" and grow into little men. :-(
DeleteWhat a great letter! That is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy! Isn't it so hard to let these boys grow up into little independent men? *Sigh*
DeleteThank you, Sherry, for making me cry!!!! This was so sweet. You should print this and save it for him someday!
ReplyDeleteOh, I will! Unfortunately, I am only up to printing through 2009 on the blog so I am a little behind. :-)
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