Mom,

You were my very first best friend. From the moment I could realize it, I knew you'd be there for me no matter what the situation was. I knew that you would love me unconditionally. You dressed me so well as a child, and I only have you to thank for my insane love of clothing and shopping.

Throughout the years, you have been through many ups and downs in my life and I wouldn't have been able to go through any of it if you weren't by my side. We never really had any issues or fights between us because you are my best friend. Why would I ever put that at risk?

Moving away to college was a big change for me and I felt like I had all the freedom in the world. I was an adult and I thought I could do things on my own. Well, I was wrong. You received multiple phone calls a week from me about random questions. But a lot of time, I just wanted to hear your voice. I never realized how much I needed you in my every day life.

I want to say thank you, Mom, for being there for me through every sickness, break-up, school dance, good time and bad time. Thank you for raising me to be the strong girl I am today. You are my role model, my rock, my nurse and my best friend.

I love you to the moon and back times infinity.