From my heart...

April 2004
Dear Morgan, Jonathan and Luke,
I am reading John Adams by David McCulough, a very good read by the way. In it are many excerpts of letters from John and Abigail to their sons and daughter. These letters were their only means of communication as they were often separated by many miles and even the Atlantic.
In these letters they admonished their sons to be men of honor and integrity, to work hard and stand in adversity. To their daughter they encouraged seeking a husband of high moral character and not to be swept away by every worldly fancy.
Those letters inspire me! So much so, that I decided to keep a journal for you. In it I will record words of encouragement and love, and my hopes and dreams for you. Maybe in a few years you will find it to be a "good read".
Much love,
Mom