First of all, thank you for crashing in to my world with so much love. You probably don’t know this but when you were born my life changed for the better. I now had this person who would be somewhat dependent on me at times, a life would be in my hands! But more importantly I felt a love like I never had before, a love that sprung from just the sight of your tiny face, a love that will never dwindle and a love that will grow through every phase of your life; you don’t know how much I cry over my love for you, you will always be my baby nephew!

Going through the transition of leaving and coming home every few months is so hard on me and I know it is confusing for you, you must think, “where does Aunty always go?” or “why does Aunty always leave us?” and I know you are confused when I come home for the first time after a few months, but I want you to know that doesn’t mean I love you any less. I want you to know that saying goodbye to you is the hardest goodbye I ever give because you don’t understand that I’m leaving until I’m already gone. I want you to know I’m doing this for you, I want to be a role model and show you that there is life beyond your hometown and your dreams are never too far to reach! I want you to know that I keep your picture on my desk at school, so whenever I want to give up on that homework or stop studying because I’m too tired I look at your picture and it motivates me to keep going. Why would I give up when there is someone who depends on me?

Being your Aunty is the greatest blessing I have ever experienced, watching you grow into a handsome, talkative and smart little boy has been so amazing. Every time I come home you’ve grown and learned so many new words, you’re so smart! Please don’t ever forget me while I’m gone or be upset that I live far away, just know I’m doing this for you, I want to give you everything you need to follow your dreams. I don’t want you to look at colleges one day settle for the college closest to home because you’re scared to move away, I want to be that person you turn to for advice when you can’t turn to your mom or dad. Believe me I will tell you to go to that school far away if that’s what you want, I know you can reach all your potential and more! If I could give you one life tip, it would be to be selfish about your goals, put yourself first always, because there will always be people who want to hold you back or see you fail. Don’t let them, your mom won’t like this but if your dreams take you far away, follow them! You will have regrets if you don’t! Aunty followed her dreams, and they took her to far away, but I did it to make people proud and to be your role model, not to make you or anyone sad. Aunty loves you with all her heart, no matter how far away I am I will always be there if you need me.

Love always,

Aunty