Having children is not only an experience that completely changes our way of life, including routines and activities. Also, it is an event like no other, which makes us see things in a very different way, also changing our way of thinking and valuing things that we did not do before.
An example of this is the beautiful letter that a father has written to his baby, in which he expresses everything his mother has done , and shows us how great is the love that mothers and fathers have for their children.
William Trice Battle and his wife Lauren recently had their first baby together, something that changed their lives, not only as a couple, but also as individuals . In William’s case, watching his wife carry their baby for nine months and then seeing him give birth made him realize how strong she was.
That is why now, through a letter addressed to his baby, and which he has published on his Facebook profile, he tells his son how much he admires his mother and everything she has done for him , mentioning that he will never be able to to be able to reward her.
For nine months, your mother was all you knew.
Before I held you in my arms, your mother held you and never let go of you. Before I sacrificed my time for you, your mother cheerfully sacrificed her body. Before I comforted you when you were upset, your mother comforted you only with her heartbeat. Before I comforted you when you were restless, your mother comforted you only with the sound of her voice. Before I could do anything for you, your mother gave everything for you. Your mother is the reason I can hold you today. Before you were a twinkle in my eyes, you were already in your mother’s heart. Your life, your safety, and your very existence depended on it. Something that I will never be able to reward him.
It will take a long time for you to understand the weight, depth, and immeasurability of your mother’s love for you. But someday, when you have your own children, you will understand what I now see so clearly. So I will hold you tight, but I will hold your mother stronger, because my love for you grows the more I understand the measure of a mother’s love.
William’s post has touched us greatly for several reasons. The first, because it is an example of today’s parents, who are more present in the lives of their children and spend more time with them, living all kinds of experiences, joys and illusions that only women lived in previous generations.
The second, because it is an emotional letter addressed to your baby, in which you do your best to express in words the new sensations and emotions that parenthood has given you. And thirdly, because with those words, he also recognizes the beautiful work and the immeasurable love that mothers have for their children .
It is undoubtedly a very beautiful writing, which captures in a brief and simple way, but very emotional and profound, the love of a father for his baby , but also for the work, sacrifice and total dedication that mothers have with their children.
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