To My Future Children

I know you do not know me and I do not know you, yet. But I write to you now because one day I want you to read this and understand why I decided to write this to you at this point in time. I am only nineteen, and I no I am not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant for awhile, but I feel the need to write to you now. I have a pretty good idea who your father is going to be, yes I know life can change that in a quick minute, but for five and half years I have been in love with him and I know I will be for the rest of my life. That is who I would like to tell you about today, your father.

To my sons,
Know just how blessed you are to have such an intelligent, well rounded father. He will not only teach you how to be a man, but will do so in a way that you will forever charish every last piece of advice that came from his big heart. To you he will know everything about anything that has a motor in it, he will have some of the best advice on girls, it worked for me, and amongst many other great things he will show you how to hunt, as will I.  He will expect nothing but the best from you, but will also pick you up when you fall. His reprimands may seem unfair to you at the time, but realize he only does it out of pure love. Know that he will always be there with open arms and a kiss no matter your age. He will instill in you the virtue of prayer, as will I.he will accept you for who you want to be and support you every step of the way. He will truly  show you what being a man is all about. Never take him for granted. He is a blessing that most children yearn for in their fathers, but they will never be able to experience someone like him in their lives.

To my daughters,
You hold a special place in your father's heart. Your brothers do also, but in a different manner. He will treat you in a way that will give you high expectations for any man that comes to like you. To him you could do no wrong, but he will also make sure you do not do any wrong. He will treat you like a princess, to which I will make sure you never take for granted. He will spoil you with love, such as hugs and kisses. I never was able to experience a father that I know he will be to you and from my heart I hope you truly appreciate  him. Most women like myself wanted the father that you will have, but alas it was not in their cards. Always remember how blessed you are to have him. He will teach you how to be self sufficient as he will with your brothers. Teaching  motors and hunting won't just be for your brothers, he will make sure you know these things also. He will instill the virtue of prayer in you as he will with your brothers. He will support any decision you make and will help you along your journey. Always know he does the things he does with love in his heart and your best interest in his mind. He will make sure you are always taken care of, no matter your age. Let him shower you with love even if your at the age where it embarrasses you. Embrace his overprotective nature, knowing he simply just cares. As I have told your brothers, do not take him for granted and always know he will be the father most people will never get to experience.

I hope that when you read this you fondly agree with the way I have described him. He will always love and cherish you. Love him back as much as he loves you. And I say this again, never ever take him for granted.