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It’s hard to believe that you are already a teen because it just seems like only yesterday when I gave birth to you on that early evening. It has been thirteen years, but I still vividly remember everything that happened that night especially that moment when I first saw you looking so fragile on my chest. Yes, you were so fragile back then. Little did I know that that fragile little boy would grow into such a fine and amazing young man. And I am not just saying that because I am your mother. Let us count the reasons.
You have always made me proud since you were a toddler – showing us the sweetest things and doing the smartest antics not one of us would have thought you were going to do. You lost your Dad at such an early age of three. You had no fun memories of him, but then it didn’t stop you from looking at the brighter side of things. You have grown to be a fun-loving individual and so full of joy. Do you remember what your 4th grade teacher told us? You are good-natured and such a joy to be around.
You are a smart young man and have been a consistent honor student since you started school. You were even inducted into the Junior Beta Club for not only demonstrating outstanding academic achievement but also for exemplifying worthy character and commendable attitude. And choosing to take band, becoming a trumpet player and expanding your musical knowledge was a proud family moment.
Then when you started 5th grade, you told us that you wanted to try soccer. And from then on, you have been our little soccer boy who is so full of energy, very competitive and has shown good sportsmanship. I was a little worried back then that your extra-curricular activities might affect your grades, but you have proven that you can face all the challenges given to you which makes me such a proud soccer mom. But after two years of youth-league soccer, you tried out for the middle school team and made it, proving even more that you can face tough challenges.
But the toughest challenge you ever faced in your early years at the age of seven was leaving your home country of the Philippines to come to America with me so I could remarry and give you a new dad. What a strong, young man you’ve proven to be.
I will never forget that day before Christmas almost two years ago when you were a volunteer bell ringer for Salvation Army. It was part of your Junior Beta Club community service, but you surely had fun ringing the bell. Your dance steps to the tune of the bell said it all.
My heart is so full right now just reminiscing and thinking of all those moments and memories that you made me such a proud mom. I know in my heart that you will continue to be such a kind-hearted and amazing young man.
My only hope and wish for you is for you to reach your dreams. Just continue to dream big and be the best and amazing man that you can be. Always know and remember that I am always here for you, ready to give my 100% support anytime, no matter what.
♥ Mommy
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That is a beautiful letter! It is amazing how fast children go up! Your son sounds like a special one!
He is very special. 🙂 Thanks, Jennifer!
This is just the sweetest letter ever. As someone who is in the early years of being a boy mom, I learned so much from it and can only hope that I raise sons that are as wonderful as yours.
Thank you, Amanda. You’re so sweet!
That snack looks delicious, I am going to look for them at the store tomorrow!
Awww….This is such a beautiful letter to your son. You’ve given him wonderful advice to dream BIG. It’s so true and I’m sure he is very inspired by your words! 🙂
He is. 🙂 Thanks so much for the sweet words, Nancy.
We love yogurt! This is such a sweet and beautiful letter to your son. You are lucky to have a good and intelligent child.
I’m surely lucky to have him as my son. 🙂 Thank you!
Our kids deserve this yogurt for their break! I’m glad that your son liked it. I’m sure my son would love it too.
He loves it! Bet your kids would love it too, Nikki.
Great letter! Yogurt never goes dry in our house. I’m glad your son like it!
Time flies may binata ka na sis. And he is looking great., future star in soccer! Few more years, he will be driving!
Great letter! We always buy yogurt in my house, I am going to buy these for my girls!
This is a sweet letter. I hope that your son reads it when he is older. I need to do this for my kids too.
What a beautiful letter. I am sorry to hear that you lost your husband so young. It sounds like you are doing a great job and he is watching out for your son.
Thank you for your kind words. I’ve been very blessed. 🙂
This is a great letter. I’ve been wanting to do these letters for my girls as well. I think it’s such a good idea to do letters to kids.
I know how you feel. I am the mom of three amazing teens. My son is only 19 but has completed 2 years of college and is currently serving in the US Navy. My middle daughter is a senior in HS. She is an officer in ROTC and an honor student. My youngest daughter is number one in her class. I will have to check out the Yoplait contest.
You’ve got amazing kids indeed, Chrisnelle! You should check the contest out and nominate them. 🙂
He sounds like an amazing young man! My son loves yogurt and he is always playing sports so these Go Big pouches are going to be perfect for him.
this is a great letter to your son, how sweet! it’s so tough sometimes to watch them grow up but it sounds like you’ve done a great job!
Great post! We also loved the Yoplait Go Big!
Such a beautiful letter and great advice to dream!!! So important!
Omg what a sweet letter to your son!!! He is so lucky to have a mother like you that cares 🙂
Awww this is the sweetest letter and so heartfelt too. It would be hard for me to leave my home place to travel to a strange new place. What a brave young man you have and so are you.
What a sweet post! Those Gogurt packs seem very handy and helpful!
Oh this made me cry! I can tell you love him dearly! What an amazing son you have.
This letter was beautiful and inspiring, I simply must write a letter to my kiddos ASAP.
beautiful letter, I’m sure it’s something he’ll cherish/ remember! such a great way to show you care, nice photos too : )
Reading this letter got me emotional because it reminded me of my son and how one day he is going to be there too! Eeeek, they grow so fast!