My dear son, You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You turned my darkness into light, and filled the void that plagued my existence. Loving and raising you gives my life meaning, it gives me purpose. Everything I do is with your future in mind. I feel as though my life's true purpose is to be the best mother I can be to you, and that also means being healthy enough to be alive to see you grow. I promise you that I will continue to strive to push further, to climb higher, to continue to achieve what once seemed improbable. I promise to always keep you in mind in everything I do, and to always keep the memories of my childhood fresh, so that I may understand you better and not make the same mistakes my mother made. I promise to love you unconditionally, no strings attached, forever. Thank you for being the sweetest, smartest and funniest little boy I have ever met (well, you're right up there with Chulo, the first little boy that stole my 💓, and I am so happy that you have him as a role model). Every day is an adventure with you, and you never cease to amaze me and make me proud. I am proud to call myself your mother, and to call you my son. May you never lose that sweetness, and may I live many more decades to love you, guide you, and see you someday have a child of your own. Love, The Mama #alv1210