To My Mom, My Best Friend
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To My Mom, My Best Friend

A tribute to the most amazing woman I know.

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To My Mom, My Best Friend
Mike Stafford

Dear Mom,

Ever since I was a little girl I always looked up to you. There always was, (and still is, something different about the way that you carry yourself. You project utter confidence and poise. I never really understood how valuable or rare this was until I grew up and experienced how difficult it is to maintain this. You are the most caring, loving and selfless person that I have ever met. I noticed these amazing qualities that you have as a little girl, and all I wanted to do is be like you.

Did we fight sometimes? Yes, but I believe that we fought because we are so similar. Our mutual stubbornness caused these fights often, but this stubbornness is also what ensured that we would find a resolution. We are truly two peas in a pod. No matter what, you are always the person that I want to talk to or see when I am having a bad day, because you always know what to say.

Often times when you give me advice it is not what I want to hear, but I believe this is where your love is most purely displayed. You tell me the things that are hard to say so that I can improve myself and learn from my mistakes. You have always pushed me to be the best person that I could be, and you never let me believe that I should be anything less. I never doubted your loyalty or love for me, and for that I will be forever thankful.

I have experienced Jesus more through you, than anyone else. You are selfless and you live and love like Jesus. You lead by example in this area because even when you are not doing great you always have the joy of the Lord within your heart.


I will never quite know how I could possibly thank you enough for what you have done for me. You have loved me endlessly, never given up on me, and given me a practical example of what a woman of God looks like. After all of this, a simple "thanks mom" seems so insufficient. Although I know that this article written to you is still not even close to being a sufficient thank you, thank you.

I love you.

Your little chicken,

Dani

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