From CJ's own FB page:
Mommy and Daddy,I just want you guys to know that I love you the most out of everybody in the whole wide world. You guys have SERIOUSLY made me the person I am today, the good or the bad. You have made me strong, and whenever I am weak you are there to hold me and to left me up. You have been training me for life for the past 15 years and there is not enough words I can say that express how much I am grateful for you. I am grateful that you trust me, I know it took a lot of work to earn that back and sometimes I push it.. but I really do try my hardest to not let you down, and to make you proud.And my response back via FB:
Mommy- I love you. Thank you for being my best friend.. even when I pushed you away you were right there and you never give up on me. You know when it's time to be tough on me and you know when to give me that trust. I know I hate your lectures and such now but looking back I know that I really needed them, I don't think I will ever truly understand all the things you do but I know that it all going to be okay. But you need to know Mommy, that I'm going to be okay. You need to know that I'm not as small as I once was, I don't sneak in your room when I have a nightmare anymore, and I don't cry when I am away for one day. But I will always be the biggest momma's girl you have. I will never be too old to sit on your lap or touch your boob.
Daddy-I love you, You are such an amazing man and I admire you. I hope that I can find a guy like you, that not only will have a habit of cleaning but will show me as much love as you show mommy on a daily basis. You are truly super-dad in my eyes, I have no CLUE how we make it month by month on the rent and bills but somehow you always make it so we can just barley slide by. Thank you for all the hard work you do for us. Even though I talk back and I'm not as scared of you as I am towards mommy.. I am still under your authority and I try my hardest to obey, even if it seems like I don't.
Thank you both for putting up with me for so long.. Looking at you I WISH I have what you guys have in the future.
I love you.
CJ.
Where to start? First off, you will ALWAYS be little to me... no matter your height! I remember talking to you countless hours even in the womb, and I made you promises then that I never intend to break. Promises to love you unconditionally, to protect you and to always be here for you. You will understand one day... when you are a mom yourself {teenage pregnancy is 100% preventable}. You made me a mom and changed my life forever. I cried the first time you said, "Momma"... and now cringe sometimes when I hear you shout, "Maie!" I love the relationship we have and, honestly, hate the lectures as well, but I can not be a passive mom and expect you to grow up in this crazy world as a good person on your own... the world is too much against our morals and beliefs. You make me proud and I enjoy watching you as you grow and mature {although you don't have to do it so quickly}. I learn new things about being a parent everyday... and you and I have to learn together as we grow. I try to let you make your own mistakes, but there are some I am not willing to watch you endure. I am learning to "let go"... give me a few more years! I'll get there. For now, know I love you and only want the best for you... you deserve it! You mean the world to me and I wouldn't change you for a thing! ♥
