Dear Tilda,

I can't believe you are going to be six in April. It seems like only yesterday your mommy was texting me saying she was about to have you. I remember going to the hospital after school and holding you in my arms once you made your grand appearance. You was so tiny, and now your growing so big so quickly into a little soccer all-star. I am very blessed to have you in my life and to call myself your aunt. You are such a sweet little boy, and I could not be more proud of you.

I know your school experience has not been one of your favorite things. However, I am so proud of how you handle the bad and scary stuff that you've had to face so far. It is not always easy standing up to the other kid picking on you and being mean, but I am so proud of you for doing just that. If this experience teaches you anything later in life, I hope it teaches you how not to treat others. I hope that you look back at the awful things that was said and done to you by your bullies, and remember not to do them to other people. But most importantly, I hope this experience gives you strength to overcome other scary stuff. I hope you use this experience to set an example for your little sister on how to handle a bully, should she ever have one.

I know you are little now, but I pray that you rise from this obstacle, like the sweet little boy you are, and never forget how much you are loved. Not just by me, but by your entire family. You have a whole village behind you that loves you dearly, rather you realize it yet or not. I love you so much Tilda, and I can not wait to see the young man you become in the future. However, please feel free to take your time getting to that point, we are in no big rush for you to grow up.

Love Always,

Aunt Wee