To My Boyfriend's Mom,
I want to start by saying thank you. Thank you for accepting me into your amazing family. Thank you for guiding him and his morals in the right direction. Thank you for raising him in church and being one of his many lights. Thank you for always surrounding him with family. Thank you for teaching him respect and gratitude. Thank you for teaching him to be thankful for his blessings, but never take them for granted. Finally, thank you for giving life to the man of my dreams. His aspirations, his experiences, and the memories he holds dear are all thanks to you. Everything you are as a mother and have done for him has made him who he is –someone I cherish and look up to. Someone who makes me feel safe and makes me laugh. Someone who tells me I’m beautiful even with sleepy face or mascara running down my cheeks. It doesn’t matter if my hair is a mess or my socks do not match; he still looks at me the same. If it was not for you, I would never be able to hold my person. More importantly, because of you I have met someone who I love and who knows how to love me.
The late night ball practices where you were rushing to worry about dinner or getting that nasty uniform washed. The Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings when you had to drag him to church. The days he came home from school with a backpack full of homework. They have all paid off, and I hope you are as proud of him as I am.
The times you were juggling two boys, sleep deprived and frustrated. The times your arm has fallen asleep from letting them rest their head on your shoulder. The times you have taken care of everyone who is around you because you are a nurturer. These are just a few instances that I have grown to not only love you more but respect you just as much. You give me hope as a mother, that some day I can succeed just as much as you have.
As much as I wish I would have came into his life sooner so that you wouldn't have felt alone at times, I am so grateful for the job and hard work you have put into parenting. The guy I know and love now does have a past that I am not completely a part of, but I hope to be a part of his future for a really long time. I am so thankful that God brought us together when he did; if it wasn't for that, we wouldn't have all of these amazing memories together.
As I conclude my letter I want you to know how long and hard I prayed for a man like your son. With answered prayers and a full heart, I hope I am the girl you have been praying for your son.
Love Always,
Your Son's Girlfriend
