Mom, there is no one like you in this world. And there is absolutely no one that could replace you. There is no one I rather call and vent about my bad day, and there is no one who would actually listen like you do. I can call at any time of day or night, and I know no matter what you’re doing, you will always pick up. I can tell you about my bad days, my good days and everything in between and I know you won’t complain about a second of my ranting. And I know whenever you have a rant of your own I’m always there to back you up.

Throughout my life, there has never been a time when you were not there for me. I have had some pretty dark days, and throughout those you were there to pick me back up and make me keep pushing on. You’re always there to send me daily inspirational quotes and make me realize why I’m putting myself through all of the stress I am. I know that because of you, I am where I am today. I am strong, independent, kind and passionate, and I learned it from the most amazing woman I know: you.

Without you, I’m not sure where I would be or what I would be doing. The tough love and the hard talks we’ve had to have are the ones that woke me up the most and made me get my head clear and focused. Whenever I’m having a rough day, I think about everything you’ve told me and I know that it will all be worth it someday.

Love is those tough talks, love is always being there for each other, and most importantly, love is unconditional. No matter what I have done, or what I have become you love me for everything I am. I could never thank you enough for the mother you have been to me, and I know someday I aspire to be the same to my daughters. I love you to the moon and beyond, thank you for everything Mom.