Thanks to Snarky for the title and betaing. This is a songfic based on I Hope You Dance by Leeann Womack. Some lyrics are used in the story. I don't own anything.
Clark stood at the doorway to his room and looked around it. It was neat for once, but it was also – barren. It still had all the furniture in it; but all the signs of life had been removed. He was finally going to be moving out on his own. He couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions as he stood there. In one way he was elated to be starting out on his new life, but he was also a bit sad and maybe even a little nervous about leaving the comfort of his childhood. Slowly, he walked over to his bed to get the last box of clothes to be hauled away when he spotted an envelope sitting on top of one of the neatly folded shirts. He saw his name written across it and immediately noticed it as his mother's neat handwriting.
Clark sat down on the bed careful not to disturb the box too much to cause its contents to fall to the floor as he opened the envelope. Inside was a letter to him.
Clark, it's hard for me to think that this day has already come. I can still remember when you first came into our lives. I can still see the look of awe on your face when you saw your first snowfall and when you had your first Christmas. Never lose that sense of wonder.
This day is here and I want you to know how much your father and I love you and are proud of you. I know that it has been difficult at times with all the things that you have had to deal with. We have faced them all before, and we will again. Your father and I are not going anywhere. We will always be here when you need us.
I know that you are nervous about what the future holds. No one knows what will happen and I think that is a good thing. You can do whatever it is you want to do. Your path is not determined by anyone else. I know in the past you have felt it wasn't up to you. But, only you determine what your path will be.
There is so much that I hope and wish for you. I hope you never take life for granted. Always remember just how precious it really is. No matter how busy things get always remember what is really important.
I hope when one door closes another opens. I know you feel like you will never meet someone that you can share you entire life with. I know there is someone out there just for you. Sometimes in life you have to take chances. Some chances are worth the risk to be taken. Yes, you should be careful with your heart I don't want to see it broken either. But, if you never take a chance then you will never know the rewards I have known for so many years now. You'll know when you've found her. When you do and you get the chance to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance.