My Wish

Brantley,

I was looking at you today and this overwhelming since of protection came over me. I want to protect you from all the hurts in the world. From heartbreak, sadness, disappointment, and injustice. But the truth is - I can't. You'll feel these things somewhere along the way, and I know when they happen to you, I'll hurt too. I'll get mad, but mostly I'll be sad I couldn't protect you from it. Because I believe at our core that's all mothers want - to protect their kids, and for them to know they are loved. And oh man do we love. It's a love that reaches to the bottom of your heart. It's different then any other kind of love. We love our parents, and I certainly love your dad, but the love I have for you, well it's just different. Unconditional. I will always love you. You may disappoint me at some point, and I may get mad at you, but I will always love you. You are a part of me. And a huge part of my heart. So when you don't make the team, or the girl breaks your heart, or you experience loss for the first time, I'll be there. I'll let you cry to me, or be alone, or do whatever it is you need me to do to help you through it. I promise you I will always be there for you. Always. No matter what happens, you always have that.

"My Wish"

Rascal Flatts

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big