A Letter to Jason

This blog is really a letter to Jason from me.  When my husband and I got married, Jason and I danced to "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.  I want to open my letter to Jason with my favorite lines from that song:

"Boy, don't you worry...you'll find yourself.

Follow your heart, and nothing else.

And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.

All that I want for you, my son,

Is to be satisfied."

To My Beautiful Son, Jason:

I know your life has already been filled with many ups and downs, but somehow you can still light up a room the moment you walk in.  You always manage to find the fun in life, and you have never lost your smile.  I know you worry about what others expect out of you, and what others think about you...but don't.  So many things come naturally for you.  I know you don't realize it, but you have so many things going for you.  It is too early in your life for you to be worried about what kids your age think about you.  You have plenty of years ahead of you to worry about other people's opinions.  Keep it simple...be yourself.  You are an extremely gentle, caring person.  I love watching you walk into a room with little children...they come running to you.  They can see your warm nature and your patience.  I have seen you when you think no one is watching, and you remind me of what it is to be young and carefree.  I wish you could see yourself through my eyes.  I think you would have a completely different opinion about yourself.  I see an extremely handsome young man with all the potential in the world.  I see a lifetime of opportunities and possibilities...and I am hopeful for your future.  Don't let anyone tell you you're no one.  Don't let anyone make you feel less important than you are.  Most importantly, don't tell yourself those things.  I can promise you that, as your mother, I am going to make my fair share of mistakes.  And I can promise you that you and I are going to have our fights and disagreements, and I won't always handle it the right way.  But never, ever doubt the love I have for you.  You are so important and special to me.  There is no way I can explain to you in words how much I love you, but I hope you can see it and feel it in my actions.  Please, continue to be who you are, and don't focus all of your attention on the present.  Instead, set your sights towards your future...there is so much there waiting for you.  I love you with all of my heart, my son.

Love,

Mom