Dear Mom,

Thank you for always being there for me when I wanted you and when I pushed you away. You resiliently stood by my side through my triumphs and my heartbreaks. Regardless of any situation, I knew I could rely on you.

Thank you for being my friend when no one else wanted to be. Life has its unkind moments and there are times in which people become fickle, self interested, and forget the values of friendship. Because of you, I learned the values of loyalty and honesty.

Thank you for always being the light when the world seemed like a dark place. I knew I could always count on you to brighten my day, whether if it was mentioning magazines or catalogs I should look at or sending me pictures of my sass-master of a dog. You always knew how to make the worst situations positive and make the most stressful situations manageable.

Thank you for being my role model. Believe it or not, I look up to you. You are always the voice in the back of my mind when I am unsure or torn when making a decision. Aditionally, thank you for being my honest second opinion. Whenever I was doubtful about trivial matters such as choosing an outfit or an important life decision, you always provided honest and insightful advice.

Thank you for pushing me. I know I am stubborn at times, but you always had my best interests at heart. Even though I felt you were hard on me, I understood you knew my potential. Without you, I would have not been able to have accomplished as much.

Thank you for being my biggest fan. I don't know what I would have done without your constant love and support throughout the years. Regardless of if it was athletics or academics, you were always enthusiastic and proud.

Essentially, thank you for everything that you have done for me. I know I may not be the most grateful or the easiest to deal with. Always know that I am appreciative through the best and most trying of times.

Love Always,

Your Daughter