Superheroes seemed to always be defined as someone wearing a cape and having superhuman abilities.

My superhero doesn’t wear a cape and can’t fly from place to place. My superhero just happens to be the woman who brought me into this world (she never lets me forget she can take me out of this world just as fast as she brought me into it). I often time struggle to put into words just how amazing you are. Sometimes I think the words I say don’t do you enough justice. So, I’ve decided to try out in this letter. As you read this I hope you realize how much you mean to me and how extraordinary you are

Dear Mom,

You always have sacrificed so much for Alexa and me, you have provided us with everything we could possibly need and more. That’s just the type of person you are, you would drop anything for us. I am beyond grateful for that and I can’t thank you enough for all you do. Whether it was leaving work to drive to the middle of nowhere for my basketball games, or attending concerts with me as you watched me cry and freak out, or just sending me a text on my bad days. I know you would do anything for me.

I’ve been incredibly blessed to be able to have a mom who valued freedom of thoughts and expression. I know I wouldn’t have been able to find myself if I was not allowed to be free. Thanks for always being supportive through all the hair color changes, the piercings, and tattoos. Thanks for listening to me when I expressed my own views and beliefs, even if you didn’t always agree with them, and just letting me be me.

Mom, you have always possessed such strength and kindness, even if you don’t see yourself that way sometimes. I’ve never met anyone stronger than you mom. I’m so grateful to have someone as incredible as you in my life. You inspire me to challenge myself every day to become a better person.

Not everyone is as blessed as I am to have a mom, who’s also their best friend. You are truly my best friend. I really don’t know what I’d do without you. Although I’m a little distance away at college, you remain my rock. You’ve always been my #1 fan and knowing that you’re always in my corner makes life a little easier. I know you will help me through every crossroad I face in life and be holding my hand each step of the way.

Mom, thank you for everything you do for me. Thank you for the warm hugs, neck massages in living room, and being you. I miss you so much. Thank you for being my superhero. I love you more than black olives and chocolate chip cookies.

Love,

Gabrielle (your favorite daughter after you read this letter)