Mother's Day has always been just a day made more popular by Hallmark and their creative cards. But when you have a mother as strong and loving as mine, I try to make it one of the most special days for her. I will admit that I can be a very difficult daughter who can sometimes be impossible to put up with, but what can I say, it's my job.
The best thing is when I tell people that youre my mom, the reactions on their faces are priceless because of how dark you are and how I am the complete opposite. I always refer to that time when we visited my grandma at the library after coming from the pool, a woman at the front desk asked my mom if she was my nanny because of the big difference in skin color. The funny thing is how we look nothing alike but are so similar on the inside. You are one of the most caring, nicest (most of the time) and strongest people I know. Anyone who knows you can vouch for me that you are incredibly strong, the stuff you have fought through including raising me is unbelievable. All throughout your life you have lived in and out of the hospital and each time it's harder than the last but a smile always seems to find its way on your face despite the circumstances.
You have taught me to find hope in situations that seem so hopeless, when all hope is lost your love and smile can make it all better. The reason you're my mom clearly was so you could show me how to smile when things don't go as planned or life throws a bump in the road, I don't think anything I could ever do would show you how thankful I am for that. I'm pretty sure all my friends like you way more than me, I'm not to sure why because in more ways than one we are the same (I'm just the younger and prettier version.)
All my friends rave about my mom, how she's so incredibly sweet and nothing like me. Some days I wish I looked like you, had your nice natural tan skin but I know I make up for it by getting your personality. Thank you for always wiping my tears, giving me a shoulder whether it be to cry on or just rest my head. Since the day I was born I always had a hard time of letting go of your hand or hugs. The first day of kindergarten was when I learned how to let go of you, having to walk in all by myself. When I graduated last June, I was scared and the only thing I wanted was to be in your arms, I only let go for the time being because I always find my way back to your hugs.
Mom, I wish there was something I could do to repay you for everything you have done for me. There wouldn't be enough Odyssey articles in the world for me to thank you, the amazing person you are what makes my world a much better place. I can't wait for you to watch me prosper in life, as the college student I am, one day as a wife and also as a mom hopefully just as amazing as you. Thank you for always being my number one supporter when it comes to sports (even if you didn't always know what was going on or cheered for the wrong girl.)
The bond we have between a mother and daughter is something that will never get old, something I will always need whether it be tomorrow or when I'm 30. One day I will be moving out, getting married and you will be a grandmother, although you can't exactly hold my hand through every moment anymore, I know you will still be there for every second you can. Your good morning texts every day make me smile much more than you think and some days putting notes in my bag are things I will always need from my friend, mom and hero. No matter where I go in life I know you will be right beside me supporting me and loving me, trying to make my friends like you better then me haha. I love you so much mom today and everyday, Happy Mother's Day to you and all the amazing moms out there.
