December 15, 2002
My Dearest Patrick,
I want to wish you a blessed Merry Christmas and celebration of our Lord's birth. This is a wonderful time to celebrate God's greatest gift to us, His Son. What love God has for us to send us His son and give us the gift of His grace and life everlasting.
I will be celebrating another birthday on December 22nd. Happy 27th birthday, Patrick!! You will be in my prayers and thoughts as always, but even more on this special day. I remember (as most mothers do) the day you were born clearly and with wondrous joy. I still remember the first moment we met and held each other. You are truly a gift from God and I thank Him everyday for giving me my much beloved son. I love you with a mother's love -- unconditional and forever.
Blessings to you.
Love,
Mom