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My dear son,

These words of love have been written to let you know that the last twelve years with you, have been the most amazing time of my life. Literally, I was born again the day you were brought into this world. Our lives are one together:

  • Together we’ve learned to walk because by holding your hand, I’ve found my way.
  • Together we’ve learned to talk because inspired by your determination to say your first words and phrases, I’ve learned to put love in my own words.
  • Together we have overcome challenges that I would’ve never been able to conquer without you. Just by looking in your eyes, I can find the strength that I need to face it all.
  • We’ve grown together, and we continue to grow. While you grow on the outside and you become taller and stronger, I keep growing on the inside, touched by your love, your joy and your passion for this life.

I don’t know what you think about it, but I would not change a single day of our lives together.

  • Tough times have taught us to live to the fullest and to understand that every day is just an amazing opportunity to write our own stories.
  • The unexpected has taught us to believe in miracles, and it has prepared us to face it all with love and strength, with passion and faith.
  • The small things have shown us how easy it is to find happiness when happiness is alive in our hearts. We’ve learned together that happiness is not a circumstance, but a personal choice and a part of our souls.

And sometimes, because this love I have for you is so big, I would like to make your life easier. I would like to spare you the effort and the tears that you haven’t cried yet. But because I love you so much, I understand that I have no right to deprive you of your own experiences and your own mistakes on your journey. I can’t take away from you the natural opportunity to face your own challenges and grow from them.

Today, as you are turning twelve years old, I ask God to always keep happiness alive in your heart. I want you to always think of your strengths when all that you feel is weakness. I want you to always remember that to me, you are the most amazing and valuable human being in the world. You’ve honored my existence since the moment that I felt you growing inside my womb and you keep making me a better person by growing alongside my heart.

I love you with all my heart, Emir. Happy birthday, my love.

Mom.

Eliana Tardío
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About Eliana Tardío

Eliana Tardío es la mamá de Emir y Ayelén; ambos con síndrome de Down. Reconocida por su trabajo promoviendo la inclusión natural de las personas por su individualidad, Eliana ha sida reconocida por celebridades como Araceli Arámbula, Thalia, María Celeste Arrarás, Karen Martínez, y más. Su historia ha sido compartida por las cadenas mundiales más importantes: Univisión, Telemundo, CNN, y Azteca América. Nombrada Bloguera Latina Inspiración 2014 en USA, en este espacio Eliana comparte sus vivencias y recursos con más de 200.000 visitantes al mes.

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