Letters to My Daughter: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

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I understand your situation, and as you go forward with your life, I offer you this advice: move slowly and give your children enough time to adjust. In the simplest of terms, I love you, but there is nothing simple about my feelings. I apologize in advance for the flimsiness of my words. As hard as I try, my words always fail me.

Your dad and I tried for two and a half years before we were able to conceive you.We loved you before we had even met you.We have made it our mission to shower you with love every day since your birth.From the moment I held you in my arms, I knew that my life would never be the same again. Your infectious smile and bubbly personality have made every day a little brighter. You have taught me so much in just one year, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. I am never proud to participate in violence, yet, I know that each of us must care enough for ourselves, that we can be ready and able to come to our own defense when and wherever needed.”

I will continue to provide you with opportunities to take risks so that you learn that you are in fact brave and a risk-taker.At a young age, you have always been a risk-taker, sometimes so much so that you scare your father and I.Never lose this, be brave, but learn your boundaries.

Last night, I couldn’t help but look at my little girl in awe at how hardworking and focused she was. There are so many things I want her to know, which is why I’ve decided to write a proud letter to my daughter. You just won’t be (as) surprised if she does. And you’ve already got a lifetime of reasons to be proud and curious about what she’s up to. 4. “I love you with all my heart and soul.” But I’m sure you’ve already figured that out. Through life, we all make mistakes. No matter how genuine, hard-working, and kind we are.

On your first birthday, I wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure. May all your dreams come true and may you always know how much you are loved. Once again I am blessed to read another book by this wonderful American hero. She gathers her important thoughts and concepts into a series of essays to a daughter she never had—amazing concept. It’s staggering to imagine that we are already here, ready to support you as you begin this next journey in life. I will never forget the joy you have brought to my life.If I accept those legacies of my departed beloveds, I am able to say, Thank You to them for their love and Thank You to God for their lives.” Whenever I began to question whether God exists, I looked up to the sky and surely there, right there, between the sun and moon, stands my grandmother, singing a long meter hymn, a song somewhere between a moan and a lullaby and I know faith is the evidence of things unseen. And all I have to do is continue trying to be a Christian.”

Let's tell the truth to people. When people ask, 'How are you?' have the nerve sometimes to answer truthfully. You must know, however, that people will start avoiding you because, they, too, have knees that pain them and heads that hurt and they don't want to know about yours. But think of it this way: If people avoid you, you will have more time to meditate and do fine research on a cure for whatever truly afflicts you.” Think before you speak, you will gain more respect with a well thought out opinion. Speak from your heart, what you say will be forgotten but the way you make someone feel never will. It’s essential to communicate to your daughter that this matters more to you than her grades or other noteworthy accomplishments. You have always been a loving daughter and, while you will now have a family of your own, you will forever remain a part of our family. I know that your values will give you strength, dignity, and grace in your marriage.Financial independence is also something that I hope that you achieve.That you gain the knowledge to understand your money so that you do not need to rely on anyone. Save early, save often, and invest wisely.