Jman,
My hope for you is that you will never let the world or others get in the way of your happiness. I always want you to feel free. I want you to always feel that you can do anything you put your mind to. Life is too short to be bogged down with hate, judgement, fear and reclusiveness. Get out there - live your life to the fullest. Live everyday like it was your last! Life is full of choices - make ones that will enrich your life, that will make a difference.
No one person is better then another. We are all the same on the inside - it doesn't matter what package we come in. Try to find good in everyone and everything. Don't let little things dirty your clear view of your life and the world you live in. Always look to the positive and do your best to do what you can to do your part to make the world a better place. Be hospitable, be charitable, be kind, and be willing to accept those that aren't exactly like you - you never know what you might learn from them!
Be an encouragement to others - they will always remember you for it. Love freely and with your whole heart - anything less cheats everyone involved. Be strong enough to be your own person - don't just do things because its what's always been done or because its the popular thing to do. Most things in history have not been accomplished because it was the popular thing to do; but rather its been the rebels of the day, the mavericks that have made the changes that impact society in positive ways. Stand up for what you believe in, even if others don't immediately agree. By that same token, make sure that what you stand up for is something you are willing to fight for - if its not...its not really that important.
Never allow others to dictate your self-worth. You are perfect, with or without them. You are who you are for a reason. If you allow others to guide your feelings about yourself, you are left powerless and its very difficult to get that power back. Just always stay true to who you are and you will never go wrong.
I love you!
Mommy
Monday, October 27, 2008
Introduction Letter
Jman,
You are nearly six years old now and I've wanted to write notes to you since you were born, unfortunately, I've always had an excuse as to why I haven't. I don't want to excuse my writing to you anymore. I've wanted you since I knew I could be a mom. When I was growing up, everyone used to hand off their children to me, because they knew how good I was with them. I always hoped that one day I would have a child of my own and God blessed me with you.
From the moment you were born, I've been in awe of you. You are so smart, so loving, so intuitive, so brave. You are what I consider an "old soul". You seem to have knowledge far beyond your years and the greatest example of that was when Poppy passed away. You comforted me in a way that no one else had been able to. I'm reminded of that night on night's like tonight, when you sleepily said 'Mommy, I miss Poppy!" I'm so glad you remember...I will make sure you never forget. Your Poppy loved you so intensely, I can't even describe it and he would be so proud to see how you are growing and how your personality is developing.
You have a way of making me see things in a new light. You give me an appreciation for the little things and I pray that you never lose that. I want you to always have that wonder, hear your laugh from another room, and your utter acceptance of those who have come into you life. You are a special little man. You've started school this year and are doing so wonderfully. You are also in soccer and you get out there and play even when your little legs are freezing - you put on your game face and just last week you assisted in one of your teams goals. You have no fear. I love that! You listen to your body. I wish I remembered how to do that. You are active, but you also give yourself time to rest.
You love being with daddy playing games, but when you want to relax, you come to mommy. We sit on the couch and cuddle under covers, even when its warm, because that is what cuddling is to us. We sit and watch episodes of SpongeBob, Tom & Jerry, and Curious George. Its our time. I pray that as you get older, you will always look back on those moments fondly and know how much I love you.
I tell you I love you and you say I love you too. I say I love you more and you say I love you more then a pie. I don't know where you got that from, but it makes me laugh everytime you say it. These are the things I want you to remember...you tell me even when you are big you will always be mommy's little boy...I hope that is always the case.
I love you!
Mommy
You are nearly six years old now and I've wanted to write notes to you since you were born, unfortunately, I've always had an excuse as to why I haven't. I don't want to excuse my writing to you anymore. I've wanted you since I knew I could be a mom. When I was growing up, everyone used to hand off their children to me, because they knew how good I was with them. I always hoped that one day I would have a child of my own and God blessed me with you.
From the moment you were born, I've been in awe of you. You are so smart, so loving, so intuitive, so brave. You are what I consider an "old soul". You seem to have knowledge far beyond your years and the greatest example of that was when Poppy passed away. You comforted me in a way that no one else had been able to. I'm reminded of that night on night's like tonight, when you sleepily said 'Mommy, I miss Poppy!" I'm so glad you remember...I will make sure you never forget. Your Poppy loved you so intensely, I can't even describe it and he would be so proud to see how you are growing and how your personality is developing.
You have a way of making me see things in a new light. You give me an appreciation for the little things and I pray that you never lose that. I want you to always have that wonder, hear your laugh from another room, and your utter acceptance of those who have come into you life. You are a special little man. You've started school this year and are doing so wonderfully. You are also in soccer and you get out there and play even when your little legs are freezing - you put on your game face and just last week you assisted in one of your teams goals. You have no fear. I love that! You listen to your body. I wish I remembered how to do that. You are active, but you also give yourself time to rest.
You love being with daddy playing games, but when you want to relax, you come to mommy. We sit on the couch and cuddle under covers, even when its warm, because that is what cuddling is to us. We sit and watch episodes of SpongeBob, Tom & Jerry, and Curious George. Its our time. I pray that as you get older, you will always look back on those moments fondly and know how much I love you.
I tell you I love you and you say I love you too. I say I love you more and you say I love you more then a pie. I don't know where you got that from, but it makes me laugh everytime you say it. These are the things I want you to remember...you tell me even when you are big you will always be mommy's little boy...I hope that is always the case.
I love you!
Mommy
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Purpose
The purpose of this blog is to complete an on-going project that I've wanted to start since my son was born. This blog will be set up as personal notes to my son - hopefully when he is older, he can read the words and take some, if not all to heart. He is my legacy and I hope that my thoughts and experiences can helop him on his own Life Journey.
For more information about Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally by Patti Dign, follow the link. A dear friend of mine sent me a copy and she is right, "we can learn something here."
For more information about Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally by Patti Dign, follow the link. A dear friend of mine sent me a copy and she is right, "we can learn something here."
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