Dear Son,

I want you to know how special and precious you are to me. You’re my first and only son. My first love, honestly. In the years to come, I will teach you so much, but you’ve already taught me a great amount. You have taught me pure unconditional love. You have taught me how to be selfless. You have taught me to be a much better mother than what I was with your big sister. And I still have so much to learn. Thank you for giving me the chance to be the greatest mother I could ever be. God chose you, my little prince charming, I pray that the world is less cruel to you than it can be, because it will be cruel. But our Jesus and I will do our best to guide you through it. It makes me proud to call you mine. I’m sorry that you were at the center of all my trials and errors when I carried you in my womb. I wanted so much to get it right, so I came to this program where I have you with me now to give you a life you and your big sister deserve. Because of you, I strive to be the best mother I could possibly be. Despite myself, you turned out to be an amazing, happy baby boy, more than I could ever imagine. As I sit here and hold you in my arms, I squeeze you a little bit tighter and close my eyes as if I’m trying to capture this moment forever. Just know that I love you so much and that will never change. You’re my first little true love and nothing will ever take that away. I can’t wait to see the man you’re going to become. You’re going to be a respectable man of God, and I couldn't be prouder. And no matter how many times I feel like I’m failing, I can just look at you and know that somehow some way I must be doing something right. You are my sun, my moon, all my stars and planets in my galaxy, my little prince charming. Don't you ever forget that.

XOXO,

Mom