Dear Jimmie,

After 13 years now, you probably won’t remember me as I was one of many then. I just wanted you to know that, although you treated me like crap for the whole month we were “together”, you gave me a truly precious gift.

You gave me a son who has brought me more joy, compassion and love than I thought possible. He ‘s everything I never knew I wanted. He’s had a dad since age one, a man who loves he and I with all of his being. We are very blessed.

Knowing and loving this child as I do, it’s a shame you’ll never experience that kind of joy. Instead, you chose to break the law, hurt others, yourself and your family. Time and time again. And now you’re back in prison.

I hope someday you’ll grow up and fly right. I can’t now nor have I ever hated you; after all I have my son. Thank you for realizing then that I was so very naive and telling me that it was “my problem” I was pregnant. I t gave me strength to stop pursuing you.

Sorry about your brother’s accident. He was a nice guy. He came to the hospital after I gave birth. I don’t know if he told you that.

Your son’s mother