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A letter to Our Son...


Dear Son,

Time just flew,

When you came into this world, you brought love into our heart that We had never experienced before. Your first word, your first steps, your chuckles, are still fresh in our memory and still remain to be your biggest Cheerleaders. With every milestone you reached, we revelled in joy and celebration. You taught us the meaning of love - true, unconditional love.

Today you have moulded yourself into an amazing person! your personality, your thoughts and opinions, and a weird sense of humour. You stand out with your interests, talents, and style of doing things. We celebrate your individuality and uniqueness and we're so proud & delighted to be a part of your life.

As you step into being an adult, you will be independent living your own life. You will have times of happiness and times of disappointment. You will fall in love, and you may have your heartbroken. Life has its ups and downs and is not always fair, but we are confident of your strength and resilience that will see you through.

May you always know your worth and how incredibly precious you are!  As your parents, it is our privilege to impart these important truths to you.

Be true to yourself always. There is no one else like you, so allow your uniqueness to shine through. You never need to change who you are for someone else. You are magnificent exactly as you are.

Live your own dreams. Figure out what makes you happy and pursue it. Follow a path of your own choosing - not mine, not your Mom’s, or anyone else’s. Your fulfilment is what we want, and it will come from following your dreams and living a life that has meaning and purpose for you.

Don’t take life always seriously. Have fun. Laugh at yourself when you make mistakes. Don’t worry about things you cannot control. You get only one life, so enjoy it to the fullest.

Love and accept yourself unconditionally. You will always have yourself even when friends come and go, so make it your best relationship. The way you treat yourself will show others how to treat you, so treat yourself like you would your own best friend. Be kind, respectful, and loving to yourself no matter what.

Everyone will not think like you, it’s important to recognize and respect your differences with others, understanding and being in their shoe will help in building a healthy relationship for life.

Don’t be afraid to take risks. Take big, bold risks! You can accomplish great things by taking risks. Living life too cautiously and keeping the status quo will leave you with regrets. Get outside of your comfort zone and watch as that comfort zone expands. The more risks you take, the easier it becomes.

Find your soulmate. You will meet someone one day with whom you will fall head over heels in love and want to spend the rest of your life. Their gender, race, religion, and culture are irrelevant to us. As long as you are loved, respected, and treated well, we will always be happy with your choice.

And,

We love you and will always be there for you. No matter what, we’ve got your back. You are our son and always will be. We adore you, and there is nothing you could possibly do to change that. 

Love,

Mom & Dad

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