To my second born, Ralph Owen ❤️
I didn’t know it was possible to love more than one human this much… until you came along.
You entered my world and showed me that love doesn’t replace, it expands.
I’m sorry you’ve had to go through so much at such a young age.
I’m sorry we are not perfect,
and that I am not a perfect mom.
But one thing gives me peace.
When I asked you,
“What is the saddest moment in your life?”
Without hesitation, you answered,
“Never, Mami… I have a very happy life. I’m a happy kid.”
🥹❤️
And in that moment, I knew.
I am raising a happy, whole, deeply loved child.
And that is all I have ever wanted for you..
to feel safe,
to feel loved,
to feel whole.
Because your happiness is the quiet answer
to every prayer I’ve ever whispered for you. 🤍
One day they will be men.
But today… they are my little boys.
I pray they grow up knowing their hearts are safe here.
That strength can be gentle,
and courage doesn’t mean hiding their feelings.
I pray they learn kindness before pride,
compassion before power,
and that they never feel alone carrying the weight of the world.
If there is one gift I can give them,
let it be safety.
Safety to be fully themselves.
Safety to fail and try again.
Safety to ask for help without shame.
Safety in knowing that no matter how far they go,
or how tall they stand,
there will always be a place called home.
God, guide their steps.
Guard their hearts.
Teach them to lead with love.
And when the world is loud and unkind,
may they remember..
Mami is here.
With open arms,
through every season of their lives.
Always ❤️
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