Well, I cant wait for my fishing partner. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings with both of you. Until then, work hard and continue to make us proud. Will have setbacks. Your life has a purpose. With feeling proud of who you are and your heritage. He is very lucky to have you as an elder brother. You are now 15 and at the best time of your life. You have entered an incorrect email address! (Side note: its also the end of my paying for your car insurance. To display courage doesnt mean you havent been wounded. In my home. And no, you will never use sine, tangent, and cosine in real life. Reading this post gave me a tear in my eye thinking about my boy and he is only 20 months old! And it will always remind me of nowthis specific period of time. Nature makes no sense regarding who she lets father a child. Obviously, this is a time of celebration, but also reflection. We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before who helped us in seen and unseen ways. Words fall short of expressing our pride and love for you. When you were born, you weighed a whopping 8lb. Dear Cole; a letter to my son on graduation | Susie Rinehart You have been the Practice Kid. The oneon whomI honed my mothering skills, for better or worse. Bloom is designedspecifically for new to every milestone that comes throughout elementary school, middle school, high school,there remained a lump in my throat. Just tweak them as per your feelings and needs. Being thoughtful about him can go a long way. All Rights Reserved. But other things help me, and have helped me, in my choosing to change. But here we are today, celebrating your graduation from kindergarten. OK, sniff. You must ensure to keep it simple and write it by yourself. Many things I have decided are not important, and other times I made mistakes that I now avoid. We wrote this letter to our son upon his graduation from college late last year: Congratulations on your graduation! This is a letter to my teenage son on his birthday, but it is also meant for me and you as we process through the years we've had as moms with our firstborns. Grab this opportunity with both hands and show the world what you are made of. Letter to My Son | HuffPost Life A Letter to My Son on Graduation Day Al Chiaradonna Global Executive & Board Member: Innovative and action-oriented leader with 20+ years of transformative leadership in business and academia. And Iknow you haven't even gotten started yet. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. Letter to my son on his 2020 high school graduation Son, dont be as strict as we were with you. We hope you like the gift. Go for it! Some men father children who should not be allowed to take care of a houseplant. When the final chapter of your story is written, I will see you walk across that grand stage and shall borrow these words and proudly say . You have so beautifully expressed the "mantras" of life :), Experienced finance professional | global operations l consulting | strategy & leadership | transformation | services marketing | solution design, Singer-Songwriter | Founder & frontman at Eka (band), LM Live & LM Studio | Live & Virtual Concerts Performer | Bassist | Composer | Former Corporate Exec | Entrepreneur. Make good decisions and we know too thatyou will fail sometimes but that you will learn from your mistakes. A sample letter for such occasions. Surround yourself with people who remind you of how amazing youare. Your job now is to get a job and create cash flow while you grow and develop professionally. But it doesnt mean that the conflict cannot be resolved. Do your best to fall into that last category. And so nature, the people who love and care about you, the people you dont yet know, and the great works of people through the ages along with your formal studies, your work, exercise and healthy eating, and nurturing your spirituality and faith however you choose these are worth your time and energy. I know you will find your way in this world, of that I have no doubt. You teach me daily how to be better and to always question. This is the best gift you could ever give me, son. And withevery milestone that comes throughout elementary school, middle school, high school,there remained a lump in my throat. And, before you spend, earn. You are a strong kid, and I know you would do anything for your little brother. Cherishing our family values, loving your family, and working hard to study to excel in all that we wanted from you, and you are fulfilling them. For us, you will always be our little angel who can warm any heart with your smile and laughter. A Letter to My Son on His Eighth Grade Graduation Hope you realize your mistake and be the good son you usually are. You dont need to know everything, or to be right all the time, to earn love. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Writing is her passion. She helped get you involved with drama, with the school choir. In a year or two, we expect you to work even harder and become independent. In my mind you are still a boy. Or do you remember the story about the time I was learning to surf and was embarrassed by how terrible I was? They are not good to you, they are not good for you, and the moment you find any part of yourself believing any of them are is the moment you must clamp down on them with all your heart and energy.Your ChoicesIt is your life; do not allow the sinister lure of anything, and do not allow anyone elses choices, to live it for you. Your worth is measured by you, not by others. I will always be grateful to Maggie for that. This is one of the hardest things that we have to ever write to you. I look at you with wonder as these years pass quickly by. I am awestruck by your knowledge and how steadfast you are in your beliefs. A good man is not afraid to love with his whole heart. So write as long or short you want. Go into the world knowing that, and watch the way the world responds with love. Sitting on the floor inches away from the TV, talking on the phone to my best friend, Pam. I have always anticipatedgraduation day. Even if you accidentally set the world on fire. Seeing you in your graduation gown the other day brought tears in my eyes. It is so unfair and unjust! I am your biggest fan. You know that. Before I begin, I would like to tell you that you are the strongest person Ive ever known. He never steals from others; he only takes what he earns or is given freely. Our campus Postvention team is working with the family to provide support. I've seen glimpses of the woman you are becoming, and she is strong and beautiful and good. I will be here for you. Five. Dr. Carlos possesses a PhD in Counseling Psychology granted at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. I am sharing with my son as it says exactly what I feel!!! Continue to spread joy and be a blessing to everyone you meet. Celebrate the highs and ask for helpduring the lows. We are sure you will be able to handle the pressures of work as you always did in every circumstance. Congratulations to your oldest baby. But that should not surprise me, because that is what you have done your whole life. You can lean on me whenever you feel down. You said that you feel more comfortable in uncertainty now. I shouted at you because I want you to become a responsible person and someone who can stand on his own feet. But on your first day of senior year, you were no longer the child I use to snuggle tight with promises that everything will alright. Over the past couple of years you have slowly pulled away. No matter what your age, these are experiences that will help you grow constantly and become who you are.The Deadly ImpostersMeanwhile, beware of the deadly imposters: alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling, materialism and excessive shopping, brainless TV, heartless sex, fast and processed food, and other reckless behavior like dangerous driving. I love this!!! Some parents will dab tears. This letter was written the day before my sons high school graduation ceremony, which was this past weekend. The countdown had begun. Congratulations!