In the beautiful new ballad, "Supermarket Flowers", off of Ed Sheeran's new album, Divide, he puts exquisitely, "You [are] an angel in the shape of my mom, when I fell down, you'd be there holding me up."
Dear Mom: I know it's commonly noted in the job description of "mother" that you're supposed to be there for your child, but you have gone above and beyond that call of duty. When I hurt, you hurt. When I cry, you lift me up. When I'm in the happiest of highs, you're my biggest cheerleader. What I would give to have others feel the support you've always given me. I'd be jealous of your love if I wasn't your daughter.
Dear Mom: I am so sorry I am the biggest pain in your day sometimes. I apologize for any time I make you mad or make you shake your head in disbelief at some of the things I say and do. I strive to be the best of myself, and I appreciate you coaching me through the times I've made some of the craziest mistakes. You've loved me through it all. How you've dealt with me, I have no idea.
Dear Mom: You are such a strong woman. What you have been through in the past, and how you're still standing and thriving, I have no idea how you can do it all and more. I'd be exhausted if I were you. I want to be you. I want your work ethic. I want your positive outlooks on life. I want all the life advice you have stored in my head. Teach me everything you can.
Dear Mom: Speaking of advice, how do you always know the right things to say? I wouldn't have been able to get through school breakdowns, relationship issues, and everything in between if it hadn't been for you. Thank you for telling me all the hard truths I needed to hear. Thank you for always telling me to work for the best, and to not stop until I get to that point in life. And thank you for always encouraging me in those dark and difficult places I've been in.
Dear Mom: I will always be here for you. It's the very least I could do after all these years. In a quote from Harry Potter,
Harry Potter: "You'll stay with me?"
James Potter: "Until the very end."
And I will follow those words. I'm here for you until the very end. I will always be your biggest cheerleader. I will say something funny and stupid to lift up your spirits. I'll go to dinner with you any time that you want. I love you to the ends of the world and back. You're my most favorite person in this world.
Dear Mom: You're an angel.
Love,
Your daughter
