Dear Mom,
Yes, I usually don’t go a day without calling you. Sometimes it's just to ask you how to do something around my apartment, but mainly it's because I miss you more than you know. If you do not hear from me, it is probably because I am at a meeting, volunteering, studying, and trying to have a social life. Still, there are still many things that I want you to know.
You truly are my inspiration.
You have taught me what truly matters in life just by being you. You went to school to become a hairdresser because it was something that you loved doing. You never did it for the money, nor did you do it for any type of recognition. You did it because it made you happy, which is something that many people fail to do in today’s society that is so driven by money and superficiality. So thank you for showing me that while money is important, it also isn’t everything. You could be given 1,000,000 dollars to go shopping for yourself and you would still end up spending it on your kids, our cat, or even giving it to others in need.
Let's not forget the fact that the clothes that you do have, I end up borrowing or stealing. I hope that you take it as a compliment. I really do love and miss the few articles of clothing that you do have.
Your positive attitude has taught me that things usually do happen for a reason. Yes, we may not know the reason at the time and some people may find this quote a foolish one to live by, but what this quote really gives is a brighter way to look at things.
I also can’t deny the fact that you are the best friend who anyone could ever have. You are always there for everybody so often that you sometimes forget to take time for yourself, but that’s what happens when you have such a caring soul as a mother and a friend. Seeing the type of friend who you are has showed me the type of friend who I want to be and who I believe that everybody should be. You also showed me how it really isn’t about being best friends with everybody, but having those few special people who truly care and just understand you.
Now that I'm in college, I have started to appreciate all that you do just that much more. I've realized that you worry and freak out sometimes simply because of how much you care. I want you to never forget how thankful I am each and every day to have a mom like you. Everything that you have done for me as a parent, and as a friend, has lead me to be the person who I am today. I can only hope to live out my passions like you did and have kids who look up to me in the way that I look up to you. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are.
Love always,
Your little girl in college