Dear Son,
While I do not ask you to be my protector…
Knowing you would fight to keep me safe brings a softness to my heart I didn’t know I needed.
And witnessing the emergence of a warrior spirit in you, makes it a heart filled with pride.
I ask that you do not make the same mistake I made.
Keep your own heart soft.
But I pray that God continues to fill you with strength.
For one day you will carry me.
And when He calls me home, I plan to return heavy.
Heavy with lessons learned, with wisdom gained, and with achievements made.
Taking this weight on your shoulder will be a final test from me.
Under the full weight of my life and my love, I pray that you can keep your spine straight.
But that your heart stays soft.
