Happy birthday lil prince.

To My Little Boy, My Greatest Pride. My dear son, I don't think words will ever be enough to explain how much you mean to me. From the moment you came into my life, you gave me a reason to see the world differently. You taught me that love could be so gentle, so pure, and so incredibly powerful. Being your father is one of the greatest blessings I have ever received. I know I may not always be the kind of father you deserve. There will be days when I am too tired to say what I feel, moments when I fail to understand you, and times when my words may not come out the way I intended. But please, my son, never mistake my silence for a lack of love. Even when I don't say it, you are always in my heart. I want you to know that you don't have to be perfect to make me proud. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders just to prove that you are strong. You are allowed to make mistakes, to feel uncertain, to stumble, and to begin again. I hope you grow into a man who is kind, honest, and brave enough to follow his own heart. And whenever the world feels too heavy, remember that you will always have a home in me. A place where you don't have to pretend, where you can simply be yourself, where my arms and my heart will always welcome you. I may not be able to protect you from every hardship life brings, but I promise to love you through every season of your life. Whether you are still my little boy or already a grown man finding his own way, you will forever be my son, my pride, and one of the most beautiful parts of my life. I love you more than these words could ever hold, my son. And if there is one thing I hope you never forget, it is this: no matter how far you go, no matter who you become, you will always be loved by your father. With all the love in my heart, Ayah