Five years & counting
Dear Valerie,
If you are reading this, I hope you are happy and well. I hope Papa and I are still with you, and that we are having lots of fun together. It's been five years since you came into our lives. You have brought us so much joy, it has been a privilege watching you grow. Most parents say this about their children, but you really are the sunshine of my life. You amaze me everyday with your intelligence, your beauty (inside and out), and your good nature. I hope you will stay this way and will find the strength to be positive no matter what life brings.
There are so many things I want to share with you....
You are still too young for this conversation, but I wanted to write it down in case I am not around to tell you. Being a woman is empowering. You are capable of doing whatever you put your mind to. The limits, often set by tradition and society, are breakable. Although, at times, this obstacles can be set by your own insecurity and fears. Unfortunately, no one can help you overcome these boundaries but yourself. You must learn to trust yourself and know your abilities. Work on things you want to improve. Don't be afraid of failures. Mistakes are how you learn.
I read an interesting quote today: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal."
Focus on the process rather than the final goal. Take things one step at a time. If you pay attention to the details and make small, but positive choices, then the journey is already worth it. Develop your mind and skills, whether it is through education, life or work.
Put yourself first. Take good care of yourself. Keep positive people in your life. But, be generous, kind and empathetic to others who need a friend.
Always know that your father and I love you very much.
Mama
If you are reading this, I hope you are happy and well. I hope Papa and I are still with you, and that we are having lots of fun together. It's been five years since you came into our lives. You have brought us so much joy, it has been a privilege watching you grow. Most parents say this about their children, but you really are the sunshine of my life. You amaze me everyday with your intelligence, your beauty (inside and out), and your good nature. I hope you will stay this way and will find the strength to be positive no matter what life brings.
There are so many things I want to share with you....
You are still too young for this conversation, but I wanted to write it down in case I am not around to tell you. Being a woman is empowering. You are capable of doing whatever you put your mind to. The limits, often set by tradition and society, are breakable. Although, at times, this obstacles can be set by your own insecurity and fears. Unfortunately, no one can help you overcome these boundaries but yourself. You must learn to trust yourself and know your abilities. Work on things you want to improve. Don't be afraid of failures. Mistakes are how you learn.
I read an interesting quote today: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal."
Focus on the process rather than the final goal. Take things one step at a time. If you pay attention to the details and make small, but positive choices, then the journey is already worth it. Develop your mind and skills, whether it is through education, life or work.
Put yourself first. Take good care of yourself. Keep positive people in your life. But, be generous, kind and empathetic to others who need a friend.
Always know that your father and I love you very much.
Mama