Mama wanted me to write you a letter and when she asked me the first
thought I had was, "How am I suppose to do that? I have so much to tell him, to
ask him, to teach him and for him to teach me that I could not possibly fit it
all in one letter and I could not find the right words to use to express how
much you mean to me or how much I love you and most importantly how proud I am
to be your father!" I always think about you and the times we have shared
together and the time and memories that I may not get to have with you. I know
deep down in my heart that you will always be here with me just as Nana is
and I know you will watch over your mother and I along with the rest of the
family but then I can not help but think I should be the one watching over you
and that breaks my heart. I hope and pray that you know that I would take your
place in a heart beat if the Lord would allow me and I have prayed for that many
times. People may think that I am just saying that and I know that it
upsets your mother but it is something that I would do a million times over.
You have so much to give to this world and to your family. You are my Superman and you are the one in my mind sent
to this life to help show people love and how to love unconditionally. You may
not think that you have done anything yet in your life but son you really have.
You have changed so many individuals hearts and minds and that includes mine.
You have taught me how to fully love again! You have taught me how to open my
heart to everyone and to share each little moment as its the most special moment
I will ever have. Being a father has changed my outlook on each day and for
that I thank you son. You have allowed me to wake up each day with the purpose
to make you proud of your old man and to look at the family and friends that I
am surrounded by and to appreciate them and not take anything for granted
anymore.
I want to tell you a little about your mom. She loves you very much and I
know that she would trade her life for yours just like I would. Every little
kick and jab you give her she appreciates and knows that is you playing with
her. I wish that you would have a chance to see her and to have the chance for
her to share all of her dreams and wishes with you. When we first found out
that you were going to be on the way we both talked about all of the things we
would do with you and all the sacrifices that we would gladly make to allow you
to have the best childhood that you would ever want. I know that she was
planning to do all of these fun activities for you and her to do together and
she planned to have the chance to teach you just like your gramma taught her
growing up. Your mother loves you very very much and there are times when I
think she loves you more than she loves me and that is okay! You are the only
man I am okay with her loving more than she does me! I know you will but please
make sure you watch over her all the time and let her know from time to time
that you are still right there with her. I know the love that I had for my mom,
your Nana that you will get to be with everyday, and I know that if you are
going to be anything like your dad that you will love your mom just as much! I
looked forward to seeing you two do everything together and being able to come
home from work and seeing you work on crafts with her or coloring pictures to
give me to hang at work at my desk and I wish I could give you a chance to have
those memories but just remember you will never not be in her thoughts and she
will always miss and love you!
Another one of the first things that I thought about when we found out you
were coming was you being able to have grandparents and to have grandfathers
which was something I never was able to have. I felt sad that Nana Mary was
not going to be able to be in the delivery room waiting for your arrival because she
loved you even before we knew of you. She prayed for you to come so she could
spoil you and the one thing that I hold onto is the fact that you are going to
be doing everything with her and she will be taking care of you and spoiling you
like everyone knew she would have. Your Grandpa Roy loves you so much! He
always asks about you every time I go to his house and it is not often that I
see Grandpa Roy cry but when we start talking about you and Nana he starts to
choke up. Do not look at that as a weakness son because that is just him showing
you how much love he has for you. The moment we told him what was wrong he
started to pray for you day and night. He prayed that you would be safe and we
all know that you will be safe with Jesus and with Nana Mary. Your other
Grandparents love you just as much! They have rarely missed an ultrasound of
yours! They love to see you play and move and be the little cute rotten boy
that you are! Gramma Toni always thinks you are winking at her! That must be
your little secret code! Every ultrasound she swears she saw you blink your
eyes and no one else sees it happen! She made you the cutest little hats to
wear when you are born! I hope you can feel the love that went into making them
when you wear them! Papaw Steve loves to share with people about you and he always makes sure to give you a little rub when he is saying bye or good night to you. Grandma Toni and Papaw Steve have done so much for you and
I just want you to know that they love you with all their hearts and they are
going to miss you all the time. Watch over them and let them know that you are
always there with them and you will never leave as long as they keep thinking
about you.
Son I know this is hard and I know that we do not understand why this had
to happen but there is a reason for everything! I have always believed that and
even though that is really hard to live by in times like this because none of
this seems fair but there is a reason. I know that it is not fair to you or to
any of us. There are so many things you are going to miss out on doing with us
but one day we will all be together again and we will do all of the things we
have ever dreamed of doing. We just have to hold on to the memories that we
have and the ones that we are going to make and just always remember that love
never fades and memories can live on forever if we let them. I promise that I
will always put you first in everything I do and that I will always try to make
you proud. I know there are going to be times when I let you down and when I
fail but know that I love you and I am trying my best. I feel like there is
something that I should have done or not have done to be able to protect you and
I am sorry that I have let you down and was not able to do so. A parent should
always protect their children and this was not something that I could accomplish
and again I would trade everything I have to change things and would honestly
take your place. You are so perfect and innocent but I want you to know that
you have done more in 9 months than most people do in their life time. You have
helped so many people see things differently and have helped people in similar
situations get through them easier just by being you and by sharing your heart
with everyone is a super power that not many have. I am sorry for repeating
myself some but I just want you to know how special you are and how much I love
you. You are the most amazing thing that has ever happened in my life and I
thank you for that son.
I feel like I have written a bunch of words but I have not been able to
tell you how much you mean to me. I miss you so much already and you are still
here laying safe in your mommy's tummy and I still miss you.
Son just never forget how much you are loved and how much you will be missed.
Please watch over your Mama she will need you to help her get through this.
Let her know that you are always right beside her and that you will always love
her. When you look down on us and you see us having a hard day and evening
crying just know that it is nothing you did wrong; during those times we are
just really missing you and during the rough times is when we love you the most. You are a precious
gift that has been given to us for so many reasons but there are reasons that
God and Nana needed you more and needed you sooner.
I will always love you and never forget you! I am proud that you are my
son and I hope that everyday you will be able to say that you are proud of me.
Just remember, we are going to meet again one day and when that happens we will
never be apart again there will be no sickness and no death that we have to
worry about separating us again!
Always and forever,
Love Dad!
You could not have said it any better. Best wishes and prayers to you all through these trying times. <3
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