My First Mother's Day

Dear Chris,

I still remember my first Mother's Day in 1983 - what a special day that was!! And now 27 years later, this holiday is very bittersweet. I have two beautiful children here on earth but I am still missing my firstborn so very much.

I have the Mother's Day card you gave me in 2001, right before you left for Ft. Benning, sitting on my shelf, and it makes me cry every time I read it. You made your mama proud and I wish so much that I could tell you that one more time.

Loving you always and forever,

Mom