Tuesday, September 8, 2009

For My Son

Dear Universe. He is just a little boy, filled with sweet innocence and wide-eyed wonder. Take care of him today, in that big bad place called school. May his teacher see him as I do, the boy of a thousand questions, of the quick mischievous smile and the heart of gold. May his classmates find in him an imaginative playmate, a pirate cowboy transformer of the highest order. And may he know in himself a sense of pride for all the gifts he has been given, for his creative artistic side and his compassionate empathetic side.

May he know that all doors can open for him in this world, and also understand his obligation to be a gentleman who holds them open for others. May he be appreciated by his peers and show respect to those around him as well. May he be challenged to learn and grow, but have enough success to keep him wanting more.

And most of all, at the end of the day, may he return to his safety net of home and know how he is cherished.

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