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An Open Letter Of Appreciation To My Mom

Since it is the holidays, I thought that it would be a good idea to take a moment to appreciate my amazing mother!

Stephanie George
Dec 23, 2015
Northern Arizona University
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An Open Letter Of Appreciation To My Mom

Dear Mom,

There is a lot of hustle involved in everyday life. I know that I have been busy with school and have not contacted you as much as I should have. I would like to take this time to thank you for everything that you do for me.

I know that it is a mother’s job to be loving. However, you make an effort to show love unconditionally, even when I do not necessarily deserve it. There have been more times than I would like to admit where I have been mean and have not given you the love that you deserve. That meanness has never stopped you from demonstrating generosity and compassion. Thank you for being always being loving, even at my brattiest.

As a parent, it is a good thing to be selfless. You happen to surpass all expectations of selflessness. You always find a way to put my needs before yours. One day I hope to be as selfless as you. Thank you for always being there for me.

Even though I hate to admit it, you do have more wisdom than I do. You have seen more of the world, therefore, you understand more of how it works than I do. Thank you for sharing this wisdom with me, even if I do not accept it. In hindsight, you were always right with my best interest at heart.

Of course being 110 miles apart is going to limit the amount of time that we interact. Since it is the holidays, I would like to take the time to thank you for all that you have and continue to do for me. I am fortunate to have somebody who cares for me as much as you do.

Love,

An Appreciative Daughter

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