a letter

Feb 15, 2005
7:50 AM

Dear Megan,

Happy Birthday! I just got back from the bus stop. Joey was upset since you don't want to sit with him at the bus. It's so cold today and there's ice everywhere. Too bad it didn't snow.

So, you're now 6 years old. I asked you this morning how does it feel to be 6 and you said, that you don't feel like you're 6. The thing is, age is really just a number and to tell you the truth, I don't feel like my age, too. And it's not a bad thing, what matters is you're happy with your life.

Today, I'm writing to tell you that I love you and that you are the best thing that happened to me & dad. Never forget that. No matter what happens, we will always be here for you, loving you.

What I wish for you is that you will be happy with your life. That you will be successful in future endeavors and that you will be content with whatever life has in store for you. Something that I live by: Happiness is not getting what you want but wanting what you get!

And, I also say this, to be the best that you can be. Do not compare yourself to others, but be content in knowing that you did your best. And that is good enough. Just have fun. Life is too short to be wallowing in things that didn't go your way.

Happy birthday, baby! No matter how old you are, you will always be my baby.

love you much,
Mommy