My Son

I have been truly blessed to have you for my son. I raised you until the day you became a young man not really knowing just how difficult it would become to let my “child” go.

Each of us grew in our own ways over the years.... you as my beautiful son.... and me trying very hard to be the best parent I could. For some reason, we sometimes seem to finally learn to be great parents at about the same time as our children are grown and ready to find their own way in life.

In all of these years, I hope I have succeeded in always letting you know just how much I have loved you. I will always be here when you need me... never forget that. You are such a Special person in this world and I will love you.... Always!

Now, when I look at you I see a grown young man. I raised you to choose your goals and reach for them with every dream in your heart as you strove to make them come true.

But today, my son, I feel heaviness in my heart as I realize that although  “My Child” is leaving me, “My Son” is the young man before me who has filled my heart with pride.

Today I want to thank God so much for the precious privilege of raising you…

May He Watch Over You Always!

                                                    Millie P. Lorenz