Dear Son,

There’s so much I want to shield you from.  There are mistake I know you’ll make, and mistake I know I’ll need to let you make.  I wish I could tell you that there is nothing to fear, but I cannot.  However, there are a few things that I am certain you will never have to fear…

1.  I love your father.  You will never need to worry what would happen, or play through the scenarios if we were to divorce.  It’s a word never mentioned and we don’t plan on starting to ever. I pray we can teach you just a little bit more about God through our hell-or-high-water marriage.  So, if in 15 years, he decides to leave the table, or not contribute, I will be here to love him just as I always have.  He is worth loving.   I married your father purely for what I could give him.  What I brought to the table, and everything I get back is a beautiful added bonus.

2. And that leads me to the next thing you will never have to fear…God’s love. God cares for you.  I would love to go on about birth and eggs, how you were planned, but, well, mentioning more may lead to questions and I am NOT ready for that!  God loves you. Plain and simple.  I hope that NEVER turns into a cliche for your little ears.  I hope you ALWAYS expect to hear it in this house.

3.  Lastly, you do not have to fear that I will force you into my definition of a man.  I am looking forward to seeing all of your bents and traits, and how you were created, not how I perceive you.  What do you mean, mom?  I mean, a man does not need to grow a 6″ beard, or cut down a forrest.  Likewise, a man does not need to be ok with the color pink (or hate it).  You are a {little}man.  Nothing can change that!  And I don’t plan on trying.  I will, however, teach you how men should treat others.  You are a man by sex and by nature, but there will come a time when you will have to choose to be a Man.  To grow up, maybe before you are even ready.  I will be here, {little}man.  If you fail, I’m here.  If you get lost, I am here.  You will always be my {little}man, just as I will always be your mum.

I love you dearly,

Mum

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