Mom,
Sometimes life gets really busy, and I know that sometimes I don't see you because of this. Life is getting more and more busy, and this is only the beginning. At some point I'm going to move out, I'll get engaged, eventually married, buy my first home, I'm going to start a family, and fall in love with my career. Eventually, I'm going to call you at 3:00 a.m. telling you that I need cheese fries from Steak n' Shake and that I need you to go with me. Eventually, I'm going to come over wanting to rip my hair out and ask you to take my children for the night. Eventually, I'm going to have my own life. But you should know this:
1. I love you
You strive to give me everything you have; you push, motivate, and encourage me.You buy the same shoes I've been debating on getting for weeks, you unintentionally match my outfits when we go out, you back me up when I tell dad that we have to stop for coffee on our road trips, and you understand when I just need to be left alone. No parent gets a rule book or a lesson on how to handle every situation a child can throw at you, but I know you've always done what you thought was best. Regardless if I thought differently in the moment. You can irritate me more than anyone else, because you're exactly like me, and that is the most frustrating, blessing of all. I know exactly how you're feeling by the look on your face, and you do the same with me. You should always know that you're who I'll call at 3:00 a.m. for cheese fries. And regardless of where life takes us, you should always know that I love you.
2. I'm always going to be there
I'm always going to be a phone call away. I may not be right down the road from you, and you may be in a different state, but I'm always there. You've always been there to comfort me, to listen, to guide, and to push me. When I have meltdowns or vent to you about silly things that won't matter by the end of the week, you're always there to listen and back me up on it. Bottom line, you're not getting rid of me.
3. You're my best friend
You understand me, even when I don't understand me. You fight me, you listen to me. You laugh with me, and somehow convince me to get coffee at 10:00 p.m. (or maybe I do that to you, but either way). You make inside jokes with me, understand my love for ice cream and coffee, and show me what love is daily. I've watched you for the last four years or so, and I've come to respect and admire you more than you know. You've changed so drastically in the last four years, and I honestly don't know where I would be today if you hadn't held on so tight and loved so hard. You inspire me, and show me how marriage and a family is supposed to be everyday.
I could never thank you enough for the life you've given me, for the love you've shown me, or for the guidance you've given. I could never explain to you enough how proud I am of you, or how appreciative I am of you. You've given up so much for me to have the life that I have, and I love and appreciate you more than you know.
Sincerely,
Your daughter
