February 13, 2010
Dear Boys,
I want you to see what I see, the beauty in life and the realities. The challenges and lessons you will experience and encounter because of who you are. You have the knowledge you need in order to equip yourself with crucial information that will protect your identity, and arm your heart and brain. Knowledge is important and information will help you to direct what path you should take. Always go with your first instinct because it is usually the correct one. You will come across some people who will not always be kind but you will have to know how to take the good, and sift out the bad. You will have to look within yourself for your confidence and strength. Know that your forefathers were great kings and came from royalty, and that you have a rich and vibrant history. Thinking, writing, and math count. Do not let anybody tell you otherwise! Remember you do have skills and abilities and you can become whatever you want. Be respectful but question injustices and speak against wrong-doings. Protect the environment and never hurt any creatures intentionally. Love life, and enjoy the company of close friends and family. Be independent and learn to provide for yourself. Cooking does matter. Try not to eat too much junk food and eat food that will nourish and allow your body to grow. Remember your body is a special temple and you must take care of it. Exercising is imperative to maintaining a healthy heart and mind. Surround your heart with happy thoughts and positive people. Happiness and romance is important to living longer. Utilize the Internet system to assist you with your courses and your assignments but do not become so attached to the Internet that it controls everything around you. Do not take shortcuts in life because it only leads to negative results, the journey taken slowly will have lasting effects. Jail is not a pretty place to rest your head so think before you do and use your human resources around you to help you make sound decisions. Money is not everything in life but a happy heart is.
Realize that sometimes there will be hardships and difficulties but know that you can overcome them. Believe in a better world, a higher calling and know that someone is watching over you. Laugh, cry, but laugh more and take every day as it comes. Be neat, organized, and clean and never settle for mediocrity but rather strive for excellence. Ask and ask more questions and probe deeper to uncertainties and issues.
Spread your wings and explore your talents and gifts. Remember you come from excellence and greatness. This is what I want for you. To love and share the truth with those around you and to give back to those who assisted you. No matter where I go my spirit will always live on.
You are my pride and joy.
Love Mom
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Wow Karen - what a wonderful piece of writing not only for what you expressed but a great thing to read to them. Very powerful! Loved reading it.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice -- for all ages! I hope you gave this to your boys. Thanks Karen
ReplyDeleteKaren, what a wonderful letter. I think your boys will really appreciate this when they get a little older. They already know that you are an awesome Mom, but they will also realize the knowledge and depth behind your experience. I think many parents have similar thoughts about their children’s futures, but very few would ever be able to verbalize it with such a beautiful sincerity.
ReplyDeleteThis letter is authentic and true not only for your boys, but for the children they might someday have. A beautiful memory to be passed on to the next generations that will come. Print it out and have it framed! Words to live by...
ReplyDeleteLynn