To My Boys

A while back, I addressed one of my entries to our girls. And the girls that are in our lives. I decided to turn the tables. You may not know this, but I have a lot of boys in my life as well. Boys that I am blessed to be called mom by. As I sat with one of them today, I realized that he is just as vulnerable as the girls. That made my heart hurt. So here it is...my "Dear John" letter.

Dear Boys,
You are worthy. I sit and I watch you guys interact with our girls and my heart expands. You are young men of character and inner strength. My heart aches at the thought that you may not know you're valuable.

I know the world tells you to hide your emotions, do what feels good and go about your merry way. I am so proud that you have never followed that motto. I am in no way saying you guys are perfect....we all know you're not. (yellow light, anyone?) But you are worthy. You are valuable. Don't worry about what the guy next to you is doing. Pray for him instead. I have known some of you since you were young teens and some are newer to my "mom" club. Some of you have had crushes on our girls, some now have crushes on our girls. I've watched you grow.

My mommy heart gets so full. I am so proud of each of you. No matter what, YOU ARE VALUABLE. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...not that boy (or group of kids at school), your friends, your 'not' friends....even your (actual) parents. The enemy will tell you that you are not worthy...that you have no value. Don't listen....his job is to steal, kill and destroy.

The world would have you believe that girls are playthings; please remember they are someone's wife. If not yours, someone else's. Respect her....she is someone's daughter and valued. The world would have you think that you shouldn't cry. Cry away boys; it shows you're human. Be human....grow and flourish.

I may not like every decision you make, every life choice or path you choose to follow. But I will always love you. I will always pray for you, I will always look out for your best interest. I will always be your cheerleader.

I need you to KNOW how wonderful you are. God designed you with a purpose and a plan. There is nothing He does not know....He created YOU! He loves you. You are irreplaceable. Not only in the world, but in my life as well.

Boys, you know who you are. Not all of you call me mom, but there is not one I cherish more than another. Every moment is amazing for me. Thank you for allowing me the honor of being in your lives....I have never asked why I didn't have boys, didn't really care. However, now, I believe it was because He knew I would be 'mom' to many. What a blessing you are.

Never forget you are amazing.

Love,

Momma L