Dear Braden,

On the first day I knew you would bring out the best in me.

On the second day I knew it was my job to bring out the best in you.

I have held you in my arms, your hand, your backpack, your soccer ball, back my temper, my laughter and my surprise.

You have taught me about pride, about forgiveness, about right and wrong, about the prehistoric,all types of aquatic life forms and the meaning of happiness. Thank-you

Know that I will always, be right here. Make sure your ears are covered in sound, listen to pirate songs,have breakfast for dinner, road trip "greens army style",make sure you drink a shamrock and watch out for all coyotes everywhere until the end of days.

You are my son and I am your mom and for that one reason the last 5,840 days of my life have always started out perfect.

Love Mom.