Dear Luke,

Today you picked a little yellow rosebud from the garden and carried it into the house

I felt sad for a moment at this thought and as I watched you toddle across the room, I

Always know, Luke, that you are deeply loved. You are loved by Daddy and me, and

Luke, do not be afraid to love others unselfishly. Yes, many times you will get your

With ever so gentle steps, walk side-by-side with all the travellers on this 'thorny' path

In your life Luke, pray to be a 'just' man. Your life is precious and sacred, Luke, and

Stand tall and strong, armed only with love, dear Luke, and refuse to hate, refuse to

I would not give one hair of your precious head for any country - you are more important

And now, my little son, before you fall asleep, let me say the most important thing of

God bless you and keep you, my little Luke.