I know you will never understand this, but I loved you long before I ever met you. I loved you long before I ever knew your name, where you would come from, or what you would look like.

There is something you need to understand: you are no less of a family member than any blood sibling, half-sibling, or step-sibling that we will ever share. Do not let anyone let you believe differently.

You have blessed our lives in more ways than you will ever be able to comprehend just by your presence. Be proud of who you are and where you come from. You are unique and no one can take that away from you.

Before you, our family had a void that could not be filled. You have made us whole again. You may not believe it little one, but I promise it’s true. The road to have you in our lives was not easy, but more than worth it. Sometimes I think about what my life would have been like if I never got the chance to meet you. It makes me emotional to even think about because my love for you is simply too great, and grows everyday. I don’t mean to sound sappy, but I just don’t know how I got to be so lucky to have you in my life.

I can only imagine how confusing some things must be because you are adopted. Someday, you may look for answers. And the truth is, some of those answers may never become concrete to you. I wish I could fully understand how frustrating or disheartening that could be. But promise me one thing: promise that you won’t let these emotions control you. The only thing that is concrete is that someone loved you enough to let you have a better life by becoming part of our family. Everything happens for a reason. No matter what you feel, I will always be proud of you.

You are a miracle in my life that I never thought I would have. So forgive me when I want to hear about everything you accomplish, everything you say, and everything you do. You are just amazing to me. Whether I am near or far, please know that I think about you every day and will always be here for you. I will to laugh with you, cry with you, and hold you in my arms when I have no more words.

I didn’t get the chance to love you first, but I promise I will love you until the end.