Graduation Letter

My letter to my son

By Lesley Osborne

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My son and only child will be graduating this june and i won't be here to see him graduate so i wrote him this letter which he will read on the day he graduates. This was the hardest thing i ever had to do. I wish more than anything to see him walk across the stage and be handed his diploma but due to the circumstances we have been put in, I will be in Iowa preparing to drive a truck and will be unable to attend. My heart is aching to say the least. I have waited for this day for 18 years. Never dreamed i would have to miss it. As some of u know he has joined the marines and will be leaving in july for bootcamp. I will be home to see him before he goes. I have no doubt he will serve this country well and make an awesome marine. I am so very proud of him. I love him with all of that i have and all that i am.

Dear Michael,

I remember taking you to school on your first day of kindergarten like it was yesterday. When we walked into the building you didn’t want me holding your hand. You weren’t the least bit afraid or nervous. When we got into the classroom and it was time for me to go, you didn’t want me to kiss or hug you bye. I cried and my heart was broken. You were way more ready than I was.

I can’t believe that soon you will be walking across stage to be handed your diploma and I won’t be there to see it. You worked so hard to get it at this point. You never gave up and I never gave up on you. I knew you could and would do it. I am so very proud of you. You began this life as a beautiful baby boy and grew up to be a handsome, brave young man. This is your day to shine. I know you won’t be afraid or nervous, you’ve done your part and will soon be standing up for our country. You have always been strong and full of so much courage. I know you will make a great marine. No matter how far apart we are my heart and soul will always be with you. I can’t tell you enough how proud of you I am and how much...