To My Valentine, I have so many valentines now. But as I am thinking about my children and my grandchildren, my mind turns to you. You are the one, after all. You are the one who has always loved me. All of those years ago I didn’t understand how such a stud decided to pay […]
…on Christmas and You
December 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(NOTE: Do you want to write to your new love? Your aging husband? Your child? Your Friend? I hope this helps you find the words you need for the person you love. This is one of a series of requested letters posted under “Form Letters” for those of you who would like an idea or […]
…on Being a Stepparent
June 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
NOTE. This is one of a series of requested letters that is posted under “Form Letters” for those of you who would like an idea or a template for a letter of your own. Dear Son-to-Be: I’ve thought a lot about your upcoming marriage into our family. I know that it isn’t my responsibility to […]
…on Wanting Us to Be Together
June 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
(NOTE. This is one of a series of requested letters that was written in 2012. Perhaps it will help you communicate your love.) I don’t like that you are so far away. This is a moment I want to share with you. Of course, I always want us to be walking and talking together. When […]
Happy 21
January 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This is a post brought forward from the past because so many of you are looking for those birthday letters. Dear Granddaughter, The Facebook posts and emails are flying. It is a celebration of you. Our son can’t believe he is the father of a 21-year-old. Your mother is remembering driving you home from the […]
…on Being Your Mother
December 20, 2015 by 5 Comments
Dear Child of Mine, Life changed in the moment you were born. My thoughts and feelings swirled around the room. Like a life force they poured from my heart and head, swooshing about and resting on you as I held you in my arms. Instantly you were wrapped in a warm blanket of love and […]
My Wish for You in the New Year
December 26, 2014 by 4 Comments
You always have my good wishes. Above and beyond all of that, remember that New Year’s Day is just that: a new day in your life. On any day you can make new plans, change your course, turn back and try again. Remember that every hour in your life is precious.* So live with intention […]
…on the Birth of a Child
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
So many of you are looking for a letter to your new child, I am re-posting this. Dear Child of Mine, Since before your first breath you have been cherished. You were born into love. What a miracle you are. The grip of your tiny fingers fills me with joy that now rests in my […]
…On Your 21st Birthday
April 30, 2014 by 9 Comments
NOTE. This is one of a series of requested letters that will be posted under “Form Letters” for those of you who are looking for an idea or a template for a letter of your own. Happy Birthday! Where have these years have gone. If I close my eyes I can still feel your tiny […]
…on Having a 21-Year-Old Granddaughter.
April 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
I first published this when my first Granddaughter turned 21 in 2009. Now three of my grandchildren have attained this magical age. Ah, how the time files. I am re-publishing this because I have so many requests for Letters to Grandchildren as they grow to adulthood. To my Granddaughter: Twenty-one years ago today my life […]
