Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Surgical 16

Dear Amonte,

I have been wanting to write this letter for weeks now. However, with everything that has been going on it never seemed like the right time. I know that this is not how you imagined turning 16. It certainly isn't what I would have wanted for you. The past two months have been so painful for you. Both physically and emotionally. But in this I have learned something new about you. You are stronger than I have ever given you credit for.

It's no secret that I have babied you. Spoiled you. I spent so many years trying to make up for the absence of your father and for all the mistakes I made while learning to be a mother. I never gave you a chance to figure things out for yourself. When anything was difficult I swooped in and took over. This time, I can't take over. I can do nothing to help you. But my helplessness has let your true strength shine.

You have handled yourself with an amazing amount of courage, dignity and humor. You have faced pain and uncertainty calmly. You have never once lashed out at anyone trying to help you. You have found the comical in a situation I could never see the humor in.

I am so very proud of you. For if 16 is any indication of the man you are growing into all those who know you are truly blessed.

"Bow down to me, cause my ass is holy!" I'm bowing. But not because of the huge holes in your hiney. But because you are an amazing young man with a bright future.

Happy belated sweet 16 McLovin.

Love,

Mommy

24 comments:

  1. Awwww Zoe........what a sweet letter to him :)

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  2. You are such a great mom! You are BOTH blessed.

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  3. you have a wonderful way with words. such a special note! you have raised a good kid. your a great mom!

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  4. That's the kind of letter every teenager secretly hopes for, while rolling their eyes to appeal cool.
    You the woman!
    Amonte, you da man!
    Happy Belated Birthday!

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  5. Great letter Zoe! So sorry you guys are having to deal with all of this. Let me know if you need anything!

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  6. Beautiful post.

    Happy Belated Birthday!

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  7. This is the best 'from Mom' letter :) Even got the McLovin shout out in there!

    Lina

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  8. oh wow...what a great letter to your son. Here, here!

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  9. What a great heartfelt letter.
    Happy birthday Amonte !!

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  10. What a great letter! Sounds like an amazing mother has an amazing kid! Great job!

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  11. Holy crap, your note to Amonte gave me goose bumps! That was so sweet!!!!!!!!!

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  12. you sure have a way with words...if my mom ever wrote something like that, i just may keel over ;)

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  13. I'm just a lurker... but wanted to comment on this one. It made me tear-y eyed... and it's awesome! He's lucky to have a mommy like you. : )

    ~Jessica

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  14. Happy Birthday Amonte! {{{hugs}}} to you and Mom.

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  15. Pass the tissues, please. Happy birthday, Amonte!

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  16. Poor kid. But, he sure is a testament to your skills as a mother. He obviously follows your lead. You are strong and are raising strong children. Great job Zoe!

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  17. zoe - that was awesome. he's lucky to have you as his mom!

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  18. What a great letter - happy birthday Amonte!

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  19. Wow. You two are so blessed to have each other! A child is a reflection of oneself, and this is a testament to you both.

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