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Dear, Mom

To the woman who helped me grow.

Shelby Zellen
May 14, 2018
Florida State University
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Dear, Mom
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Dear, Mom

Thank you.

Thank you for spending countless hours with me. Whether it's the shopping days, the Starbucks visits, or the movie nights at home with endless ice cream and popcorn, the time I spend with you makes up some of my favorite memories. We can be goofy, or we can be serious. Either way, I love that we can bond so easily. We turn a boring Sunday into a full day of fun. The best days are the ones where I am by your side.

Thank you for talking me through the best and worst days. Everyone has their ups and downs, but I know I couldn't have gotten through any of it without you. You somehow always know exactly what to say, even if I don't understand it at the time. I don't know how you do it. I trust you with everything because you have always been my best friend. You are so smart! And so wise! I will never take your wisdom for granted.

Thank you for taking care of me. I got sick a lot when I was a kid, and I always knew exactly who to go to. You would make me toast in the middle of the night when I was sick to my stomach. You took me straight to the doctor when my throat started to hurt. You put ice on my forehead when I had the worst migraines. I used to think that you were pretty much a doctor. To this day, you are the person I go to when I'm feeling sick. I appreciate every little thing you did for me when I was under the weather.

Thank you for letting me do the things that I love. You and Dad paid for it all. Lacrosse fees, voice lessons, and so much more. You always pushed me to try new things. It didn't always work out, but sometimes it helped me find new passions. Now, you're helping me pay for things like college. Because of you, I'm attending a school I love and studying the major I love.

Thank you for being you. I can't say it enough. I love you more than words can describe.

Happy Mother's Day!

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