Every life deserves to be anticipated, cherished, and blessed. I might eventually forget the hardships and anxieties of those ten months of pregnancy; I might forget the sheer agony of labor pains. But I will never, ever forget the profound emotion of laying eyes on that tiny, newborn life for the very first time.

Watching your tiny, tender feet and little fingers, seeing you open your angelic eyes to gaze at me, or drifting into sleep with a faint smile on your face—the only hope and prayer in my heart was: Baby, I only wish for you to be healthy, safe, and happy!

As you grew older, repetitive societal rules, a masquerade of fairness, and conventional benchmarks often swayed me, sprouting all kinds of unrealistic expectations. Driven by past experiences or public opinion, the love adults gradually impose on you can easily turn into a burden, a heavy baggage, and an obstacle.

Thankfully, your triumphant, youthful smile reminded me: You are unique! Thankfully, your brave and creative actions reminded me: You are one of a kind! Thankfully, there is you—the unique you, the one-of-a-kind you! You awakened me to the very promise I made the exact moment you separated from my body: Baby, I only wish for you to be healthy, safe, and happy!

Thank you for always being willing to share the chapters of your life with me, filling our home with vitality and hope. Therefore, my child, please never forget... regardless of your setbacks, mistakes, or imperfections, we will love you forever—a love that never needs to be compared to anyone else.

We love you, accepting every single part of who you are.

My child, whatever is on your mind, we can always talk it through. We only wish for you to be healthy, safe, and happy!