And to our daughter, I love you so much and I hope that the decisions your father and I make now and in the future help to shape your life into something you will truly appreciate and enjoy and that all the doors that will open for you will lead you to true love, heartfelt inspiration, true knowledge and happiness. There will be ups and downs, good times and bad, but hopefully, your teachers and your father and I can give you a solid foundation to stand on and trust in no matter what happens. We love you with all of our hearts.
Dear Teacher,
Our daughter begins school today. It's her first day away from her father and mother in all of her life. She's smart, she's learning right from wrong, and she's sensitive to those she's not familiar with. She's in your hands now. You will spend more time with her in 5 days a week than we will. You will have a chance to shape her life in ways that we can't do any longer. She is the future of our lives. We have done the best we can up to now and we love her more than I can write on this page. Words fail the limits of our love. She steps out into the world now and it begins with you, the teacher. So teach her and teach her well. Teach her that life is not fair, but it will be what she makes of it. Teach her there are many ways to look at questions that could shape her life forever. Teach her to think, to let her morals and convictions make her decisions. Teach her that for every wrong there is a right and how to find it. Teach her how to find the joy in people that are different from her, the beauty of learning, and the simple pleasure to be found in watching a butterfly spread it's wings. That angles and areas are important, where the world is located and why the universe is unlimited. Teach her how to play well with others and to share. Teach her to never stop learning. Teach her not to hit, hate or even judge others before getting to know them. Teach her to hunger for knowledge and that it's always at her fingertips. And that for every killer, there is a savior, for every bigot there's a Martin Luther King and for every bad teacher, there is a great one and how to know the difference. I know there is nothing good enough in the world for a truly great teacher and nothing bad enough for a bad one, but she does not know that. She will accept you with open arms because she has been told thus far to trust unless given a reason not to. Please be the same way with her and we will be here if you need us. Together, we can build a fine young woman from this small child God has given us. We promise never to put you to blame if you promise us you will never teach her things you know are wrong just because they are in a curriculum. Teach her, coach her and mold her into something we can all be proud of. We will do our part, but it is mostly up to you now for she will learn and live what you teach her from here on out. So here she is, ready, eager, willing and trusting. Be kind to her. She is a wonderful little girl. Enjoy our precious daughter and mentor her. Whatever happens here is up to more than us now, it is up to her and the teachers she has throughout the rest of her life. Thank you so much for helping her to build the strong foundation she will need to stand on in order to succeed in life.
Riley's Mom and Dad
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