dear ezra

I don't know how to be role model for a boy. I only know how to be a girl...notice that I stop short of stating "I know how to be your mommy". I ask God each day that He will show me how to be what you need, how to be what you deserve, how to love you as perfectly as He loves you...in my imperfect way.

This week yet another athlete, heralded as a role model for our children to admire, fell from grace. He murdered his girlfriend. A few months ago Lance Armstrong admitted to cheating and stealing 7 Tour de France wins. Tiger Woods destroyed his family because of his selfishness...and the list goes on. All of these men were, and may still be, the heroes of some. Heroes for all of the wrong reasons...having entertaining talents, glamorized by the world, thus paid enormous amounts of money.

At this point in your life you don't care much for sports or athletes but that may change. Know this...the things that the world says are important, aren't. Money only matters if you do good with it. Fame only matters if you do good with it. Beauty...well that fades. But while you have your beauty, do good with it.

If God gives you money do not use it to manipulate people to your will; use it to help others and bring them comfort. If God gives you fame do not not use to spread ignorance and lies; use it to give a voice to those who have no voice of their own. While you have the beauty God gave you, use it to be a light in this dark world.

As for an earthly role model...look to your Daddy. He is guiding you to God.

Always know...mommy loves you.