Dear Alex--


I know, it's been a long time since I've written.  I've been very busy with school and other things.  I think about you every day, though.  Every single day.  I wonder what you look like, now, and how big you've grown.  I'm certain you must be taller than my 156 cm, now.


I am now half-way through the nursing program at school.  In one year, if all goes well, I'll be a nurse.  School is difficult and very time-consuming, but I'm making it through.  Right now we have Spring Break, so no classes.  But next week we start a new class, which will be the hardest one so far.  I think the classes will only get harder until the end.  


I wonder how you're doing, and what school is like for you.  Do you have a girlfriend?  Are you getting along with your dad?  I wonder where you are, all the time.  Grandma, Grandpa and I have all tried calling you, but your dad doesn't answer the phone.  We've tried sending you gifts, but they get returned to us with "address unknown" stamped on the front.  We've saved most of the things we've gotten for you.  I've got a box of stuff for you, but if we ever meet again, you'll be too old to enjoy them.


You're my sweetness.  Don't ever doubt it.  I love you more than anything.  You are always in my thoughts and in my heart.


xoxox
Mommy