to you...my little one...

Letter from a Mother to a Daughter

My Precious Darling,

Today I wish to share a few thoughts with you that have often wandered across my mind when I am away from you.
You, my dearest daughter, have been my greatest teacher and me, becoming your mother, has been my greatest learning.
Before you came into my life, I learnt that the best things in life are unexpected because there are no expectations.
When you were born I learnt that the greatest pain brings with it the greatest achievements.
When you gave me your toothless smiles, I experienced joy that none else gives.
When you cried, my heart tore and I learnt that I was a safe haven capable of providing refuge
When you took your first steps holding my hand, I learnt that I have the power to guide
When you first uttered ‘ Mama’, I experienced fulfillment that only you can give
When you first stepped out of the cocoon of your home into the portals of school, I learnt that I had to let go

My dearest daughter,

I want you to be strong so that you may rely only on yourself for courage and fortitude.
I want you to be patient so that you may face the challenges of this world
I want you to be confident so that nobody can hurt you unless you let them

And that is why
I have to be hard on you at times; so that you assume responsibilities for your actions even when the price to be paid for it is high.
I have to say ‘NO’ so that you understand that we cant have everything that we want in life
I have to let you fall and get up on your own so that when you grow up you see your failures as stepping-stones to success

Dearest Daughter,
I love you more than anything else in this world and I know that the best gift I can give you is that of Roots and Wings: roots to keep you grounded and wings to make you fly.
I hope you will grow up to be a strong woman who can embrace life with all its beauty;
I wish you love, peace and contentment in all you do and in all you have.

God Bless You,
Always your loving Mother.