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An Open Letter to My Hardworking Mom

Mirna Zaher
Jul 19, 2016
Paulding County, GA
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An Open Letter to My Hardworking Mom
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Dear mom,

Your love is the most wonderful thing in the world. It is the rock that shelters me during the storm, the hug that comforts me on a bad day, and the gentle hand that pushes me forward in life. I don’t know if I could ever love anyone as much as I love you.

In these past 20 years of life I have seen you go through so much, and grow to be someone I am truly humbled to be related to. In those 20 years I have seen you work a Hodge podge of jobs, raise three kids, and still find time to cook and clean after working a 12 hour shift. I have seen you move to a new country with nothing but your name to bare in order to ensure a better life for us. I have seen you come home crying from the jobs that you could not stand. But day in and day out you always had a smile on your face, and you never once let me feel as if I wasn't living the best life imaginable. There was not a single day where I did not feel loved.


Today you still work just as hard, pulling forty hours a week minimum. I see the strain it takes on you, how tired you aging body has become. I want to smile and tell you that everything is going to turn out fine, that you will be able to retire on time, that you can live by the beach like you have always dreamed. You only smile and laugh in skepticism every time I do. You have taken care of me all my life, and all I want to do is be able to take care of you for a change.

Everything I do, I do for you. You are the thought that comes into my mind when I want to just give up studying, or when I consider writing a last minute paper. The thought of disappointing you is what pushes me to be better than I ever thought I could be. I can’t stand the thought of causing you to be sad. Although my words and actions might not always portray this I love you with all my heart. I would do anything to make you smile and laugh. You are the kindest, most earnest, and smartest person I know. You never cease to amaze me. You have shown me how to be strong, how to turn the other cheek, and how to show kindness to everyone.


You have taught me so much, and no matter how old I get you will always have more to teach. You have shown me that anything is possible, that anything can be done. You are the greatest role model any daughter could ever wish for, and I work hard every day to make you as proud of me as I am of you. So sit down, relax, smile, and know that you are loved, and that I would give you the world if I could.

Love,

Your admiring daughter

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