I know it may see like I don’t say it enough, because I know I don’t- but mom I just wanted to say that I love you so much and appreciate all that you have done for me and all that you continue to do for me.
Even though I hate being protected, I know you’ll always try to protect me.You dried my tears all growing up, even when we butted heads, you were always there and have always been there. You will always be the one person I know I can call and count on.
You have always been someone who I look up to. Growing up I have seen you put others before yourself, given up quiet nights to let the boys and I have friends over, given up weekends to drive us around to friends or sporting events, you have always been in the stands cheering us on, you have put so much work and effort into making sure the boys and I have everything we need to be successful in all that we do. You are giving,kind and strong. I have watched you drop everything to help someone else out, I have watched you push through some of the hardest of times and come out a stronger woman. I have seen the love you have for dad and hope someday I find that kind of love.
I know growing up I always gave you a hard time because I thought I was right (all the time). But I am okay to admit it now, I had NO idea what I was talking about. And you were 100% right about everything- from boys, to school, to careers, to friends, to life in general. You stood beside me during my stubborn teen years and all the ups and downs to this day. I honestly don’t know how you did it! But thank you.
Going away for college has made me realize how much you have done for me, I knew you did a lot for me and the boys, but it wasn’t until my freshman year at Ambrose that I realized just how much. You taught me how to figure things out on my own and when I would call for help, you were always right there to guide me, but never just giving me the answer. You allowed me to learn on my own and that’s how I grew. You pushed me to learn and get involved, to ask questions and to not be afraid of messing up, because that is when you learn the most. Both you and dad instilled morals in me that I carry with me to this day. You taught me how to not follow the crowd and to stand firm on my beliefs, but to never shut others out because of theirs.
Mom- I push myself at school to become the best nurse I can someday because of you. I watch you with patients and I hear all the wonderful things people say about you, and that’s was I aspire to be like. I push myself to become better and stronger in all that I do because you have given me so much support and encouragement that you have made me believe that I can do anything. I don’t want to let you down after all that you have done for me.
I know I don’t call a lot and I forget to tell you how much I appreciate everything you do, but know that I do. Know that even though I am away at school, I am trying to make you proud. You raised me to be strong, to be independent, to love, to enjoy the people and things around me, you have taught me to push myself, and you have taught me all that I know. I want you to know that you don't need to worry about me, because you have raised me to believe that I can do anything and that I can get through anything. I love you
