Letter

One of my new counseling assignments is to write a letter to me. I have so many letters from friends, and all of you who read this blog. After considerable thought on this I do not think my letter will not be much different than those I have already received, but here goes:

Dear Lisa,

Please do not be so hard on yourself. You and Colby both had many challenges and the system failed you both in so many ways. You went above and beyond as a mother, as a parent. You gladly, willingly, sacrificed your personal relationships, business and career to put Colby first. You provided everything you possibly could, including tutoring, private school education, counseling, and educational trips, at great financial sacrifice. Every step of his life you were there for him and he always knew he could come to you. Often he did, and sometimes he didn't, but that was his choice.

From the time Colby was a child he was not happy here. Yes, he found joy, but the unfairness in life weighed heavily on him. He wanted to change the world, but could not. In his short life Colby touched many people, inspired many others. He did a lifetime of work in 23 years and now he is at peace. He is happy, more so than he ever could have been here.

Rejoice in his life, in the people he touched, in the changes he did make in this world. And know that many years from now, when your time comes, you will once again see your beloved son; he is waiting for you with open arms.

Love,

Me