My Adorable Son

           Most people have a  precious thing. Some people say that an expensive car is the most precious. some people say that money is the most precious of all. I have a precious thing. It is my adorable son. His name is Eric. My life has revolved around him. I could only love him unconditionally. He has taught me unconditional love, compassion, and patience. Although I still have wishes for myself, I found that most of my wishes are for him.

           He was born weak. When he was born his weight was 5.20 pound. When I was pregnant, I had terrible morning sickness. I couldn't eat at all. Also, I was a small eater. I was afraid of gaining weight too much. Fortunately, he didn't need to be put into the infant incubator. Although he was small  he was healthy. Even though, he was healthy, he got sick frequently and he was very sensitive. He often went to the emergency room at night due to a high fever. I lived near the my parents' house. I usually spent time there with my son. My family is big. I have 3 sisters and 1 brother. Eric was loved by them. My dad managed to feed him homemade food. He always insist on love, and care instead of convenience. The house was crowded with many people and they always gave him great encouragement.

          He was a very lovely and smart boy. We moved from Korea when he was 8 years old. He had a hard time for a year. He cried every morning, "I don't want to go to school." "I want back to Korea. I miss my grandfather so much." He wanted to say to friends "Can you hang out with me?" and he wanted to say to the teacher in class,"I want to go to bathroom." However, he was unable to say anything because he didn't speak English at all. One day, he brought a lot of snacks home in his pockets. I asked, "What's this?" He said, "My lunch." "Why did you bring this home?" He said, "I didn't like eating them, but I was afraid of being scolded from the teacher." I was shocked and sad. In my country, teacher trained students to not left the foods for lunch.  However, he got used to to new life quickly. When he was  fourth grade, he received a prize for writing. The title was "My mom." The essay said that he really loved me and trusted me. After reading the essay, I could not hold my tears. He spoke boastingly, "I love you." Also, when he was graduated in middle school, he get a couple of prize. I felt very proud of him.

           He is really challenging and emotional. He is 16 years old and teenage. He is taller than me, and big with bread. Immediately on entering high school, he gradually changed. he is spending too much on the computer and getting quiet. Sometimes I pass the room at midnight, I see the light still on the under the the door. If I go in I find his propped up in bed with his laptop. He wants to be musician. I don't want he is going to be musician. But, I won't opposed his decision. I hope he is happy. I used think I was pretty good parent in my ignorance I thought my son was very happy well- adjusted child. My son is catching the adolescence fever like get a fever with a cold. He is going through adolescence these days.  However, I trust him. I believe he will overcome awful fever and he will return to his position. He taught me unconditional love and patience. I will return them back to him. We, Eric and me, know that we love each other deeply.