To my dear son Mike,

As your mother and after all that we have been through, I could hardly believe the success you have created and all you have achieved in your life that it seems like a dream to me. You have a beautiful 5 year old daughter who is so full of spunk that when she speaks she sometimes sounds like an adult. When I look at her you can’t imagine how happy I am.

I could hardly believe that after all you have been through that you would one day arrive at this point. You have a wonderful wife who loves you. Your daughter Chelsie is like a beautiful flower and may God bless her always. You own your own home and you are living a “normal” life like other friends of yours.

With all that the whole family has been through I would have never imagined that you could arrive at this point. We all hope that with the grace of God you will continue to do well, as you are now, with us family members and with your own family.

May God bless you in every step that you take. This is what I wish for you as your mother.

Unconditional Love Always
Your Mother,
Margherita

(This letter was translated from Italian to English by Carmy Santoro)