One day, my darlings, you may be leaning over me as I grow old, all wrinkled and with much less vitality. And on that day, my darlings, I want you to keep these few words in mind:
Ever since you were very little, I’ve known that I’ll eventually have to leave you, and just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes as I rock you to sleep at night. One day, you’ll feel sorrow and face hardships, and I won’t be there to comfort you. One day, you’ll have worries and questions that I won’t be able to answer anymore. One day, life will also bring you its share of great joys, and I won’t be able to experience them all with you. One day, you’ll have important moments, and I won’t be on the other end of the line to share them with you. One day, you’ll have become wonderful people, and I won’t be able to admire you anymore. Know that I hate that day. I hate it with all my heart, and it makes me sick. But since life is what it is, I’ll have no choice but to step down from my role as your mom and leave you. There’s nothing I can do about it.
Until then, my darlings, let’s make the most of every moment. Let’s cherish all our moments as a family. Let’s cherish every knowing glance we exchange. Let’s cherish every burst of laughter we share. Let’s cherish our games, our jokes, our outings, our days in pajamas, our movie nights snuggled on the couch, our arts and crafts on rainy days, our games of hide-and-seek, and all our crazy antics. Let’s simply cherish life.
Let me help you grow into wonderful adults. Let me show you that life can be so wonderful. Let me instill good values in you. Let me give you the right tools. Let me show you all the beauty of our world. Let me help you see all these colors, smell all these scents, and taste all these flavors.
Above all, let me teach you how to live without me. That way, you’ll continue on your path, well-equipped, and I’m certain you’ll be extraordinary, my darlings.
Mom would want nothing more than to be by your side for the rest of your lives.
Mom would wish for nothing more than to dry your tears whenever they fall.
Mom wants, again and again, to witness your genuine smiles.
Mom loves you deeply—and always will.
But above all, my darlings, know that Mom will be there, one way or another. Close your eyes and remember all the love I have for you. You’ll be able to do it without me. You have everything you need. Close your eyes and remember that a part of me is within you.
Go ahead, enjoy this life that’s far too short. Fill the world with your magic and experience everything as if you’ll never live it a second time. Live, my darlings.