My heart is aching; I’m missing you
My son; my boy; this young man
You’re out in the world; you’ve found your way
As a mother; I’ve done the best that I can
I think upon your life as I guided you
I reflect on things done right and things done wrong
I thank God… for directing and guiding you
For giving you a heart that is true and is strong
Within life there will always be obstacles
Disappointments and areas where we fail
A man… of good morals…of good character
Will overcome; He… will always prevail
You have shown your strength; irrepressible
You have shown your will to succeed
You have chosen a path for your future
In you my son…..I will always… believe
I am proud of your spirit; of your accomplishments
I am proud of the man you’ve become
As you begin this journey into your future
I feel blessed… to call you my son
May God bless you and keep you; is my prayer for you
May His presence in your heart remain strong
Trust in Him; in His wisdom; in His guidance
And as a man…you will never go wrong
My hope for your future…is for happiness
For the realization of all of your dreams
That the man you’ve become never wavers
You hold strong to who you are; to your beliefs
There is pride and love when I think of you
When I close my eyes it is your smile that I see
A child’s smile… carried into the future
A smile upon… the man… you will be.
Written (with all my love) by TaVona Salaz Treadwell
To my son…Austen