To the woman who gave me life, raised me and made me into the young woman I am today: words can't describe how thankful I am for you.
To say that you are an amazing mother is an understatement. You have always gone above and beyond to show how much you care for me. Since day one I have looked up to you and admired you. You are by far the strongest and most selfless person I know. You always put everyone else first and make sure your families needs are met before your own and don't expect anything in return.
The older I get, I find more of you in myself every day. Although, at first I couldn't accept the fact that I was turning out to be just like you. No teenager likes to hear "you are just like your mom". But as I got older I realized there is no one else I'd rather be. I can only hope to be half of the mother and wife that you are some day.
Becoming an adult and going off to college was a new experience in itself. But learning to live without you each day was the most challenging part. I never realized how much I leaned on you. I took advantage of the fact that I could turn to you for anything I needed and you were right there to help me. But while I'm living on my own at school I can only receive your guidance through a phone call or a text message.
No amount of words can express how much you truly mean to me and how much I love you. Through every disagreement, argument and misunderstanding we have always come out stronger. No matter how many times I messed up or made mistakes you have loved me just the same, and I am forever thankful for your unconditional love and support.
Now more than I ever I need your guidance, advice and support. Growing up isn't easy, and the life decisions I have to make aren't any easier. But having you with me every step of the way for a second opinion, a clear perspective and a shoulder to cry on when times get tough make growing up bearable.
I am so blessed to have grown up with you as my mother and to be able to call you my best friend. I love you more than you know.
