You are now officially a pre-teen, with all the excitement, uncertainty, anticipation and curiosity this time of the life brings. I can still see the little boy on you and I can also see the fine young man you be coming. Anthony Lima Today is a special day. Today you are twelve! It was only yesterday that I was in labor with you for 25hours...scared...and hoping that you would be healthy. It took forever for you to be born. I was exhausted and almost to the point of giving up, telling the doctor that I couldnt push any more. However, I found the energy to try to push one more time and finally you were born . As exhausted as I was, all of that faded away the moment the doctor handed you to me, my beautiful son. You were amazing, so tiny and perfect and beautiful and such a gift from God. I have been more amazed by you as you have grown. I thank God in trusting me with the gift of being your mother. The past 12 years have definitely been the most blessed learning experience in my entire life. I am certain that I will continue learning from you in the years to come. You have taught me how to love unconditionally not expecting anything in return, how to enjoy the small things in life, how to be carefree. Thank you! You and Anna have made my life worthwhile. You and Anna have been one of the brightest lights of my life. Someday I hope you look back and read this letter with a different perspective than you do today. As you begin your journey as a teenager I want you to know a few things. 1. Stay close to God in all times. When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, talk to Him. When you are feeling blessed and thankful, talk to Him. Change is constant and life is short. God will be with you through it all. 2. I love you. There are going to be times that it may seem that we are lame when you ask to do something that all of your friends are doing and we say no. Please know that every decision we make is out of love. I want the best for you and want to protect you. 3. Be a good big brother. Annabeatiz Lima ADORES you. She watches everything you do and say, often imitating you sometimes, lol. Be a good role model for her. When you make mistakes, admit them and then change your ways. She is going to be there for you long after Dad and I are gone. Make time for her. Nurture your relationship with her. 4. There are going to be girls that come and go in your life. There will be heartbreaks. Choose the one that are special to you. Most importantly, treat them with respect, and respect yourself. Treat every girl as Gods property. Treat yourself as Gods property. Remember that you can talk to me for advice. 5. Be kind. Be a great friend to others. Be the person that people can count on and trust. Treat people with respect and give everyone a chance. Remember that everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. 6. There are going to be some rough times as a teenager. There will be days when life is awesome, but there will be many that it seems the world is against you. In those days, I want you to remember, I and Anna have your back. Always. No matter what. Take it slow, you dont have to grow up overnight (even though you keep reminding me how many years until drivers training or college). I am so proud of you! You bring joy to my heart and I love being your mother. Every day is a blessing and the best is yet to come. Happy birthday baby. Love you always and forever, Mom
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:54:13 +0000
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