Dear son,
I must say I am shocked. I had not expected to hear from you anytime soon. I am more shocked though, by the fact that you became a husband and a father. It hurts me that I have not been a part of that but I am willing to forgive you for not contacting me for so long. I am not saying everything is solved, but I don't want to be the person who ruins your happiness now. I'm glad you found someone, and I figured she must be really amazing because I know it's hard to stay together during stress and difficult times. She sounds like an exceptional girl, surviving cancer is not for everyone. Loving my son is also not for everyone. I would love to get to know the mother of my grandchild. You did good, Alex. I am proud. I am really proud. I am proud that you are everything but your own father. I know you didn't have a happy youth, even though you would always deny that just to make me feel better. But I knew how you felt, you are my son. How could I not know?
I also knew from the beginning you would not become a plastic surgeon. That was just an attitude. Deep down inside, you were always good with kids. I have always been scared that there wouldn't be a person who could see through it. Who could see who you really are.
I will be saving some money to come down to see you and meet your girls. In the meantime I would love to keep writing letters. Can you maybe send me some pictures of your wife and your daughter? I am awfully curious.
Iowa is still the same, it's quiet without you and your brother. I've been keeping myself a little busy by helping out at the local bakery and Uncle Samual comes by every now and then. He'll be surprised and happy to hear that you're doing well.
Take care sweetheart,
Your mom.