A Letter to My Daughter

Dear Daughter,

Today is my first Mother's Day.  I thought I would celebrate this day by letting you know what you mean to me.  I can try to put it into words, but of course words could never be enough.

Let me tell you how I found out about you.  It was the day after Daddy's and my second wedding anniversary.  I didn't feel well and after school called Daddy to tell him I was going to the doctor.  We thought maybe, but the home test said no.   The doctor examined me; everything else seemed normal.  "Let's check again," she suggested.  With a big smile and a hug, she told me I was carrying you!  So I waited until Daddy came home from work and told him to sit down on our bed.

"The doctor said I'm fine," I said as I took his hand.  "We're going to have a baby." We were both so happy, time stopped around us.

When you were growing inside me, it was like the love between Daddy and me sparkled like the first rays of sunrise.  Decorating your room was our favorite pastime.  There were so many special moments, the best of all being when you were born.  I will share as many memories as I can with you.  I'm sure you will hear them many, many times.

A gift from Daddy to me on the night you were born

You won't remember living in this house, but your first days of life were here.  So many amazing moments, so many firsts.  We cradled you tenderly in the night and danced and sang during the day.  You, Daddy, and I have all laughed and cried together.  The other day we played out back and you curiously grabbed at the grass, never having felt it before.  You've grown so much so quickly. 

Thank you for turning me into a mother.  I worried about whether I'd be good enough.  Now that you're here, I know I will always do the best I can for you.  That's why we're moving.  You will be surrounded by family.  I hope, when you're older, you know how hard we tried to do what's right.  No matter where we live, as long as we have each other we have everything we need.

Love,
Mama



The pendant my Mama gave me