June 8, 2000

Dear Mike,

Today is the day. It has come. At times I didn't know if we would reach this day, but we have. I am proud of you my son.

Life wasn't the easiest that it could have been. There were many times we've seen bad days as well as good days. Today is one of those good days, but nothing like before. Today is your day. Your day to shine above all. You are doing something to be proud about. Give yourself a hug. You did it.

I remember the day you were born. It was late in the evening. My baby, a boy. You grew up so fast, where did the time go? Today you are 18, you're an adult. Today you graduate, you are an adult. But today, like yesterday, and manys days in the future you will always be my baby.

I Love you Mike,

mom