愛，熱情與責任--兒子，生日快樂

Happy B-day! I cannot believe you are 12 today!  On this special day, no matter how hard I tried, I could never find the words to tell you how much I love you and how thankful to God I am.  My sweetest son, we went through so much together in past 12 years.  But now when I look back to see those moments, my heart filled with thanksgiving. Thank you for being the best son in the world.  I was just amazed and once again overwhelmed at what a little miracle you are.

The times I was affected the most was when you were sick. When you were 2 years old, you developed the disease called Kawasaki syndrome. You stayed at hospital for 8 days; mommy was holding you all that time because you won』t let anybody touch you. You had a high and persistent fever, your lip cracked, and you had red palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. What a nightmare was it! I was so scared. Do you remember when we just moved to this city? You were jumping on the bed and fell down in the corner. We have to rush you to the emergency room; as the result, you had 5 stitches on your head… Boy, why did you cause so much troubles?

My dearest boy, I treasure all that moment, even the trouble ones. I know we bound more because we went though it together. How can I forget all the good times we had? When mommy took you to see the Lakers game the first time, you were so excited to see Kobe so closely. I still remember we cheered, screamed until we lost our voices. We walked a lot during the summer; I remember all the talks we had. 「Mommy, I』ll buy you a Lakers season ticket when I grow up.」 「I』ll buy you a mansion near the beach.」 Do you still remember those promises? You are the finest young man I know, and I hope you will think of yourself with as much high regard as I think of you. It touches my heart when you told me a few days ago: 「Mommy, don』t give me a good night kiss today because I don』t want Yuya to feel bad.」 You know that Yuya doesn』t have a mommy to kiss him; you are so sensitive to him. I just love this side of you! You are a rough boy, yet you have such a tender heart.

Dear son, I love you so much! I know you will grow up to be a wonderful man, no doubt about that! I have learned so much from you and will continue to do so for the years to come. How to forgive, how to love unconditionally, how to be innocent, how to have passion and enjoy the little things in life, how to be carefree…Thank you! You have made my life worthwhile! On your birthday, just want you know I love you, and I』m so proud of you.

Happy B-day!

Mommy on your 12th B-day