Dearest Luke (Luke the Bear),
The love that I have for you grows more every day. I never knew that I could love anything like I love you. Seeing you makes my heart smile. When you are at school I think about you and can't wait to go and get you. I miss you being away from me for so long but you are growing up and this will be the way it is. I love the little boy you have become. You make me proud because you are so good. You care for others and you are normally quite good with your manners (this is EXTREMELY important and not only if and when you are in the South). You were such a serious little boy. You had a deep and serious demeanor to your every move. You were a deep thinker and your thoughts were encompassing to you. You have grown into a very inquisitive little boy who is kind and thoughtful to others. I can only hope and pray that this stays. The greatest gift that I can ever give to you besides love is no, not Thomas the Train but a gift of instilling in you what is important. What I want for you is not costly and is actually affordable. I want you to be respectful of yourself, respectful of others, to give back and to be abundantly blessed in your life by making sure that GOD is your leader. None of what I have said costs a penny. Of course I want for you the fine things that will HELP to make you happy but not make you happy. I want you to have a life full of fun, friendship and one day (MANY MANY YEARS AWAY) I want you to have a wife who adores you and is mutually respectful of you and your beliefs. If children are a part of your life I can only hope that they will bring as much joy to you as you have to your daddy and I. The happiest day of our life was when you were placed in our arms. Another happy day was when we found out about you. You have made many days happier because you are our son. We love you and will always love you. Keep your vision clear and as I say to you every day "Be a good friend and good listener and share the love".
All My Love,
Mommy
