For 12 Years, a Stranger Sent My Son Birthday Cards-Then on His 18th Birthday, the Sender Finally Revealed His Name

his chest.

My hands began to shake.

Mason opened the first letter and started reading aloud.

“Dear Mason,

“If you are reading this, I have missed more of your life than I ever wanted to miss. I am sorry for that first.”

His voice faltered before he continued.

“Your mother is stronger than she knows. She will carry you through more difficult days than you continue reading …