To my dear son,
Today, as we celebrated your 16th birthday, I found myself in tears as you turned and walked away. From the moment you entered my life, I have loved you fiercely. I’ve held you close, comforted you in your toughest moments, and cheered you on as you’ve grown into the remarkable young man you are today.
Dropping you off at basketball practice felt bittersweet, knowing it might be one of the last times I do so. Soon, you’ll be behind the wheel, venturing into the world with a new sense of freedom. I hope I’ve instilled in you the values to make it a better place.
As you walked away, my heart swelled with pride for the person you’ve become, but it ached knowing our time together is shifting. Those drives to and from practice, filled with our unfiltered conversations, will become less frequent. I cherished our chats, the way you’d laugh at my off-key singing, or roll your eyes at my choice of music, which you deemed “oldies.” Those moments of you smiling sheepishly after a driving mistake are etched in my memory.
I will miss the simple times we shared in the car—just you and me, with no distractions. Whether we were discussing your day, your friends, or simply sharing a brief “It was a good day, Mom,” those moments meant the world to me.
So yes, today I shed tears as you walked away, aware that you’re stepping into a new chapter, one that you’ve longed for and that I’ve tried to hold onto. I pray for your safety and well-being, asking God to watch over you and your friends during your adventures. You are my everything, and I look forward to seeing what life has in store for you.
Happy Birthday, my sweet child! And don’t forget to ask for a drive every now and then—it’ll surely brighten my day.
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In summary, as you embrace your newfound independence, remember that I will always cherish the memories of the little boy you were, even as I eagerly anticipate the incredible journey ahead of you.