Dear Ethan,
Twelve years ago tonight, I was deep into labor, alone in my apartment, feeling the intensity of each contraction. Just an hour later, I would call your father to take me to the hospital, marking the beginning of a life-altering chapter for our family. In that moment, our family was born, starting with just you and me.
From that day onward, you have been my constant companion through every twist and turn of our family’s journey. You witnessed the joy of welcoming your stepfather when you were just one year old, and the arrival of your half-sister when you turned three. You also experienced the heartbreak of our family breaking apart when you were five. Yet, we found healing in a quieter home, and our family grew again with the arrival of another stepfather when you were seven and a second half-sister when you turned eleven. Today, we are a family of five.
Every moment of our journey has shaped who we are, and while I would have preferred a smoother path for you—one filled with light and joy—life has its own course. If I could, I would have shielded you from difficulties and equipped you with all the wisdom needed for this journey. I would have prayed for your safety and happiness at every turn.
Reflecting on the years we’ve spent together, it becomes clear that our journey has not been easy. I often felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, trying to protect you from life’s challenges. However, I now recognize that we have walked this path hand in hand, both of us learning and enduring together.
As you turn 12 tomorrow, I see how strong you’ve become. You’ve taken up your own shield and armor, gathering wisdom along the way. The road ahead, filled with potential, is bright and promising, whether it leads to adventures in the next 12 hours or the next 12 years. I have faith in the abundant blessings that await you.
Thank you for being my son, for helping to build our family, and for navigating this journey with us. I am continually amazed by the life we share, and I am grateful for the joy you bring into it.
With love,
Mom (and Your Family)
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In summary, the journey of parenthood is filled with both challenges and triumphs. It is a shared experience that shapes both parent and child, fostering resilience and wisdom along the way.
Keyphrase: A letter to my son on his birthday
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