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A Fantastic Gift... from SD to me....

Stick's picture

SD is in Child Psychology this year. As part of the class, the teacher always has the students write their mothers a letter to tell them how they feel about them. She does this as they are learning about pregnancy and fetus development, etc.

This teacher knows a little about SD's situation, so she told her she could write to her dad, to me, to her mom.... So SD chose to write to all 3!

I don't know what her dad's letter says. I will find out Monday when he gets back into town!

She told me a little about her mom's letter. She told her mom she loved her, and was sorry that she couldn't give her more right now... but that she needs to "protect" herself. She is sorry if it is not the way her mom wants her to love her, but she wants to try to make things better in counseling. She's just not sure when that will be. ... Very nice. Very mature. I don't know what BM's response will be.

Mine came in the mail today. I cried and am still crying.

She wrote...

Dear Stick:

I love you so much. Thank you for being such a wonderful parent to me. I've grown a lot with all you've taught me and thank you so much for listening. Sometimes I wish you were my real mom. The old lady you helped find her way that one day really got it right. You are an angel and you always manage to help the lost find their way, even though you're only human yourself.
Love... Your Daughter... "x".

I'm still crying. I feel a little guilty sharing this. But I did want to let you beautiful ladies know that sometimes you are making more of an effect than you realize and you mean more than you know.

Smile I'm gonna go call my mom and share!

Comments

Amazed's picture

can I be a smug bitch and say, "i told you so" ?? lol, love ya honey and you ARE a great mom Smile

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." ~Judy Garland

LotusFlower's picture

awwwww...see???....this is what I've been talkin about all along....LOL...good comes to good, imo......embrace it, savor it, and know above all else...YOU my friend have made a difference in this world....

A mother is not defined by the "b" or the "s" in front of her name, she is defined by how she handles the "mother" part.....

prayerhelps's picture

WOW WOW WOW. NEVER in MILLION years do I think my SD would write somehting like that to me, well maybe in a few more years IF they have their own kids and see that I am more of the example mom than BM is. Congrats. I guess I will go call my mom too

soverysad's picture

Good for you Stick and good for your SD for being mature enough to see what is really important in relationships. She's a true gem of society.

"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy" and you can't change crazy!!

Wicked.Step.Monster's picture

Awwww Stick!!!!! You are an AMAZING MOM and SD knows it, WE all know it, and now you have proof, so start believing it!!!! I am just so thrilled to read what she wrote to you and to see what a profound influence you have on her. Big huge happy hugs to you my friend!!!

Pantera's picture

That is so cool! Good for you.

"If I turn into another, Dig me up from under what is covering the better part of me" -Incubus

Colorado Girl's picture

Yayyyy... Pretty awesome in deed.

I think it's precious that she sees you as a beacon of light... helping those who are trying to find their way.

I can honestly say that you've done that for me... Smile

Much love,

Colorado Girl

"For every ailment under the sun....There is a remedy, or there is none;
If there be one, try to find it; If there be none, never mind it." ~ W.W. Bartley

stepmom008's picture

That's super sweet! I think that's what we're all striving for to happen for us at some point Smile

"There are two things over which you have complete dominion, authority, and control over - your mind and your mouth".

kidsaplenty's picture

That is awesome. You have definitely done something right with this girl. I'm glad you shared, that is something to be very proud of!

Stick's picture

Thank you so much my friends. I am definitely teary still... and all of your support means so much to me. Just reading your responses got me teary again!! Thank you for understanding!! I know you are all going through your own things right now, and to take the time to share in my happiness... well, it means a lot. Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Cheers girls!

*** A rainbow just threw up on me... and now I'm sh*tting glitter! ***

Most Evil's picture

Hey wow, that is one great letter - I would definitely save it in a scrapbook or something!! Congrats!! Smile
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"The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself." -
Will Rogers

Sita Tara's picture

That's beautiful.

Ad I agree with her. I think you've helped some of us find our way too Stick.

Thanks for sharing!