08 - Vailia's Letter

Happy Birthday

If I am asked who my mentor is, the one
I admire most,
There is no other answer,
But you.

You, who guides me in my life,
Are my champion, my
Supporter
My motivation, my joy
My friend, my teacher,
And student

I strive to remember every word you’ve uttered to me,
To learn from your mistakes, and to allow
Your history and wisdom to help me as I make my way
Through life.
I love your touch, as you
Tuck my hair behind my ear, your kisses,
Hugs, your soft beautiful fingers.
I try, while forming my individuality, to model
Myself after you.
Your strength, independence, intelligence, drive,
Appreciation of all things beautiful.
To look at the world around me, always with
Conscious eyes.
To make sure my life is happy, filled with good things, to be good
To the people around me.

One thing I feel I cannot wholly convey
Is how much I love you.
It is so big, so unconditional
It cannot be described with words, it must be felt,
As I know you do. I thank you, for being
You.
And for all you have been for me
And to me.

Love, Vailia