Dear Tante Roula and Aamo Bechara,
I know that Lea is incredibly important to you. She is your daughter, and naturally you want to know that she is surrounded by someone who genuinely cares about her.
I cannot promise that life will always be perfect. I cannot promise that we will never disagree or have difficult moments.
But I can promise that I will always treat Lea with respect, kindness, patience, honesty, and care.
I will never take her love for granted.
I want her to feel safe, appreciated, respected, and happy.
And I want you to know that when Lea is with me, she is with someone who genuinely cares about her and wants the best for her.
Lea Mazraani
I will always respect the fact that before she was someone I love, she was your daughter.
My Promises
Respect
I promise to always respect Lea, her feelings, her boundaries, her dreams, and the person she is.
Support
I promise to stand beside her through difficult moments and encourage her through every challenge.
Honesty
I promise to be honest with her and never intentionally make her question where she stands with me.
Patience
I promise to choose patience and understanding instead of anger whenever things become difficult.
Care
I promise to care about her happiness, her peace, and her wellbeing.
Trust
I promise to understand that your trust in me is something I must earn through my actions.
Earning Your Trust
I don't expect you to simply trust me because of a letter. Trust is something that should be earned through actions, consistency, respect, and time. So this isn't just a letter asking you not to worry. It is a promise that I will do my best every day to be someone worthy of your trust and of Lea's heart.
"Thank you for raising such a wonderful person."