Dear Matthew,

       I cannot believe it's been 7 years since this picture was taken. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was getting my diploma and you were there to give me the biggest hug and tell me how proud you were of me. And now, today, June 14, 2012, you are in those shoes. You are graduating high school. Even though I am not there to see you cross that stage, I want you to know that I am so very proud of you. I am so proud of who you have become and how hard you have worked. I have known you for 10 years. I have seen you grow up. I have seen your ups and your downs. You have been through a lot in life and that has only made you stronger. I feel like a big baby cause I am ballin' my eyes out right now. I cannot express how PROUD of you I am. I know your dad would be proud of you if he could see you today. I love you little brother and just remember that I will always be there for you.

               Congrats to my Pittsburg High Class of 2012 Graduate

                                                                              Love Me!!!