To my David; today you are 21.

I needed to tell the world what a blessing you have been on my life. With out you I don’t think my life would have gone on as far as it has; I don’t think I would have worked as hard as I do. I don’t think I would’ve loved as much as I do. My heart wouldn’t be warm, and a smile would never cross my face; I would never have faced the world as I did and I doubt I would’ve succeeded. Bringing you into this world made me shine. Made me who I am today.

I am very proud of you, proud of the man you have become. You have amazing knowledge in the ways of the world; not only intellectual knowledge but that of life. Your integrity and loyalty to your family is something I am most proud of! Coming from a back ground such as mine where family wasn’t emphasized; let alone loved. Brings home the realization that to have a family that stand together no matter what means I have changed the rules that has been passed down through my family for generations; we are not the same as them. Having a family like this is some thing I have always longed for.

I have tried my best to be a mother you could rely upon, talk too but most of all trust. My love for you has never wavered. Our life has not been a Cinderella fairy tale; probably more like an action adventure! But it certainly has been interesting! The most precious thing of all is 21 years later were still living it together