Jude,

You are too young to write me a Mother’s Day card, so I decided that I wanted to write you a letter instead.

I wake up every day knowing that you will be there and that I get to be there for all of your special moments. When I look at you, it’s an instant rush of emotions. It’s a kind of love that I can’t even begin to describe, but it’s the deepest love that I have ever felt. I knew that when you finally arrived, my life would change forever. What I didn’t realize is how much you would change me. I used to sit up at night, thinking about my life and what I was going to make of it. I wanted to make a difference. I just didn’t know how that would happen. Life had not turned out the way that I thought it would… But I discovered who I was meant to be in the exact moment that I held you in my arms for the first time. All of my decisions in life led me to you. I wouldn’t change one thing, but if only to slow down time. I can’t get enough of you growing up, but it’s happening way too fast. I don’t want to forget a single second of it. I want you to know that no matter where life takes us, no matter where our home is at the time, my home and my heart is completely with you. You have given me so much to be grateful for and I will never stop trying to find ways to make you happy. Thank you for being you and for being my son.

Love,
Mommy