Family

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Dedicated to Richard Reagan Drayton



My son, as a man I did not carry you for nine months

But from the moment I held you in my arms

I was overcome by feelings of tenderness for you

I remember as if it was yesterday when I first looked into your

eyes and you in mine

I touched your tiny fingers

My heart melted at your cute yawn

The joy I felt when you arrived

Oh the day I became a father

Memories I will cherish forever

From that moment all I knew is that I want to be there for you to:

Protect you

Provide for you

Be a friend to you

Most of all to show you how much I love you

For you my son I will be a man who shows his tender emotions



I remember your first step

I have watched you strive and grow

You are no longer a baby or toddler for me to cuddle you and rest

you upon my chest

But my boy, my arms are always open wide to hug you

A pat on your back, a brief head rub

These are just a few ways I show my affection for you

I love when we sit and chat with each other

When we share a meal

When we make time to bond as father and son

Even when I discipline you, my son, it is because I want what is

best for you

I admire your uniqueness

I am proud of you

Children are a blessing from the Lord

My son, I am a blessed to be your father

My daily prayer is for God to grant me long life to see you

become a man, become a father

So, you understand how I deeply I love you

This is just a little love note from me to you

My dear son, " I love you"



By Tesse Wilson

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