June 5, 2015
Raising Children

Dear Dr. Laura, 

It is because I listened to you, I became a stay-at-home mom. I have never regretted a single moment of knowing I raised my child. 

We only had one child. He was a very well-rounded, considerate, and thoughtful boy from a very young age. As he grew into a robust, healthy and helpful young man, we could not have been more proud. He became the kid his peers looked up to and inspired to be. We were told this many times at different functions by his friends' parents. My husband and I were involved with school field trips, endless hours of homework, and different sporting activities.  Those memories mean the world to us. 

The reason I am writing this is, my son was killed in a no-fault car accident at 19. I cherish being the kind of parent I wish I had had. Sometimes things happen we cannot control. I hope our story can help other parents to be more present and never take their children for granted. I hope it makes some parents or future parents decide to "do the right thing". 

Sincerely, an ever grateful mom, 

Patricia


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