Dear Lucas,
You own my heart. My love started from the moment you were born on this day 14 years ago.
As you continue to grow and become an adult, you will find a world that's not all safe, people who are not all warm and cozy. You will see a society with rich and poor people, who live very different lives. You will be disappointed, hurt and angry sometimes, as all people are. You may have your heart broken, struggle with health problems or financial problems.
But my hope is that you will take my love with you. Like a locket next to your hearts, you can carry my love as a feeling of your innate lovability.
As you find your way to a great education and a satisfying career, as you discover how to give and receive love, you will remember that there are boys and girls who are not as fortunate as you, not as loved or safe or happy as you are. And I hope that, when you're ready, you will turn and offer your hand, your love and your positive gaze to them — and return all that you have received. Don't let others define you and limit you. Remember to measure your own worth. Your worth is measured by only you, not by others.
Get comfortable with yourself. You will still be Lucas when you’re 80.
I know this may be harder for you but don't let technology distract you from real human connection. Life does not happen on text, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or WhatsApp; it happens face to face, eye to eye, skin to skin. It happens outdoors in the sun and rain, woods and oceans. Never forget how much I love you as you grow older. You will face many challenges in life, just do your best. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s all about learning how to dance in the rain. Every day may not be good, but find something good in every day. Laugh, love, live. Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, and remember to be awesome. I may not be with you all of your life but I’ll love you all of my life. I LOVE YOU, LUCAS ❤️... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉
Nana
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