Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we’ll both just have to be patient
Cause it’s a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes it’s a long way to go
But in the meantime

Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you
While you’re busy making other plans.

I have never stopped being proud of you,
to call you my son…
God that was the biggest gift
from the universe I’ve ever received.
I was so scared.
I did not feel worthy.
You gave me a reason to live.
I’ve made so many mistakes.
I grew up raising you and
I learned…
how to be a parent.
It is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
So many times I’ve wanted to be
your friend but I couldn’t
and can’t.
I didn’t want you to hate me
for trying to be a good mother to you.
It’s my job and mission because
you deserve a good life.
I’d lay my life down for you to have one.
I had been selfish, thinking and
wondering why are you doing this to me,
and your family…
and realized how angry at myself I was
and sad that I can’t be the one to help you.

I can’t even begin to express
how difficult this day is,
I know it is for you too.

Today, all I know is
I am so proud of you son.