A Thought About My Daughter Amy

Amy, my baby, I want you to know, that I love you with all my heart; I always have and I always will no matter what you do. I have tried in every way to show you how much you mean to me by my words and by my actions, but I also realize that there are times when I have fallen short of that goal.

To the best of my ability, I have worked to provide for your every need since the day you were born. I have tried to give you as much of my time as possible in this very hurried world. I have tried to make you happy and more than anything I want to see you mature and succeed in all that you do. I love your smile and I so love to hear you laugh.  I always have and always will protect you and keep you from harm, that is my obligation as your mother whether you like it or not. I have tried to give you wisdom in order to keep you safe from the bad things of this world. I have done all I can to help you feel secure and loved through the hills and valleys that you have already experienced in your young life.

With all my heart I have never meant to hurt you or bring you any unnecessary pain. Someday when you are a mother you will understand what that really entails. I have tried to be the best parent I could be with the abilities given to me. I want you to know that if there are times I have hurt you or disappointed you, or let you down, knowingly or unknowingly, I am truly sorry. For this I ask your forgiveness, and will do my very best to understand you more. I pray you will always think the best of me as well and understand that sometimes your mother knows what is best for you, period.

Thank you for the pleasure of being your mom and for all the treasure you have given me by being my child. There will never be anything that you can do to take away my unconditional love for you. Always and forever, in my heart and soul, you will be the most beautiful gift, the loveliest blessing and the most perfect jewel.

I have loved you with all my heart from the day you were born.... I love you now with each and every breath you take... I will love you...forever and ever.

Your Mom