A Letter From Mary to Her Infant Jesus Christ

After writing a letter to my toddler last week, and with Christmas approaching, I began pondering what a letter from Mary to her infant son, Jesus, might look like. The following is what I imagine she might have said in a letter to him. Writing this made me feel a greater connection to the Savior and his birth. I hope all those who read it can feel the same connection. Merry Christmas, and remember, he is the reason.

"My beautiful baby boy, never have I known such love. Gazing upon your innocent face, every fiber of my being is filled with love for you. I would do anything for you my son. Your birth was one of the hardest things I've ever done. The pain was great, but my love for you is greater. It's a love I didn't know was possible. Unconditional love, the kind that takes your breath away and makes tears of happiness fill your eyes, the kind that penetrates you to the very core, the kind that changes you into something better.

My sweet boy, when I first learned that I would carry you in my womb, I knew it was of God. You see an Angel appeared to me, and I was told that I would bear the Son of God. The spirit testified to me that the words that he spoke were true. Great joy filled my soul. I had always dreamed of being a mother, as many little girls do, but I didn't realize at that time how truly miraculous and spiritual becoming a mother would be for me. As my belly grew bigger, I began to feel you dance within me. It was the greatest feeling in the world, and with each passing day I cared for you more. I remember contemplating what your life would be like, and the goodness and joy I knew that you were going to bring the world, and to me.

There were times while I was pregnant, and are moments even still that the task of raising you seems overwhelming. I worry that I won't be able to teach you all that you need to learn, but when this fear enters my mind, the spirit brings peace to my soul. I have faith that I can complete this task given to me. You are so small and fragile, relying on me for everything. Being awake so often to feed and care for you can be difficult, but in these moments I am also filled with such gratitude that I get to be your mother. That I have the privilege of caring for you. as I sit holding you against my chest, smelling the top of your head, your sweet newborn baby smell filling my nose, your tiny hand wrapped around my finger, I know I am exactly where I am supposed to be. You bring my soul so much happiness and contentment.

My child, you are the literal Son of God, the Savior of the World. A true and most precious gift from the Eternal Father to all of man kind, and especially to me as your mother. When I look at you, though you are just a baby, I can see the kindness and purity in your eyes. You are so good, so kind, so perfect. You will change the world my son, perform miracles. I know there will be great joy, but also great hardship in your life. I hope you always remember, no matter what you are going through, that your Mother has loved you from the moment she heard that she would carry you, and will love you for all of eternity. You have come to save the world little one, including me. I will raise you in the best way that I know how, help you grow into the man you are destined to be, and fulfill the things that you were sent here to do. But please, always remember, that when you need someone to wrap their arms around you, when you feel lonely or afraid, when you need someone to just listen to you, I am here. I will always be here. I am your mother my sweet child, and my love for you will never cease."