Mikie de Graaf

I am writing these letters to you, my daughter. I want you to know that I have struggled, just as you will. I have made the wrong choices, broke hearts that never deserved it, and broke my own a few times as well.

Although I am not currently with child, nor do I have any intention to be in the near future, I think of you often. You fill my heart with so much joy and hope, Because of you, I do not fear as much for the future. Because of you, I work harder, I eat healthier, and I treat others as I would want them to treat you. Occasionally, I fail. In fact, I have a record of letting myself down, but never you. I will do my best to never let you down, I will be there even when you wish I weren't, because I am your mother.

One day you will read this blog and feel embarrassment at the honesty in these pages, but part of you will also feel relief in knowing you were always in my heart. Even now, I am trying to save you from my mistakes. I know you too will walk your own path and learn lessons the hard way, but if I can save you from even one of them, my job will be complete.

These are my letters to you.