People see the sweetness of your face but they don’t often see the sweetness you added to our life. You have given us so many reasons to be thankful to god. We love you! Remember last Mother’s day when you made me that gift from scratch? That meant more to me than any gift you ever could’ve bought. I hope you know that I will always be here for you. And I cannot wait to see you thrive in high school, college, and everything else that comes next. You will forever be my precious baby girl.

Every child wants to know their parents see these qualities in them. If you do, it helps your daughter to see those qualities in herself. A friend had lent him his apartment. From the moment I saw him at the door I knew I had made the wrong choice. There were no endearments spoken, no warm caresses shared.Highlight Proud Moments: Celebrate her accomplishments, both big and small. Recognize her strengths and the admirable qualities that make you immensely proud. At thirteen I joined my mother in San Francisco. Later I studied in New York City. Throughout the years I have lived in Paris, Cairo, West Africa, and all over the United States. Like the rest of her remarkable work, Letter to My Daughter entertains and teaches; it is a book to cherish, savor, re-read, and share. Before nightfall my pretty little mother walked into the house. She gave me a kiss then looked at me. “You’re more than any three weeks pregnant.”

Remember, I am always here for you. I will be your biggest cheerleader and the best guide. Here’s to celebrating every success you come across – big or small. I wish I could protect you from every bad thing in life but unfortunately, life is not easy. You will have both good days and bad days. But remember, your dad is always here, ready to listen and ready to help.Without knowing why exactly, I did not believe that I was inferior to anyone except maybe my brother. I knew I was smart, but I also knew that Bailey was smarter, maybe because he reminded me often and even suggested that maybe he was the smartest person in the world. He came to that decision when he was nine years old. The mention of philanthropy elicits smiles, followed by the sensation of receiving unexpected good fortune from a generous but faceless source.