Dear "Glue of the Family,”

Thank you for creating the memories with my family that I will remember for a lifetime. From the moment I walk into our family gatherings to the moment I leave, I never feel more loved. You have never thought twice about doing everything in your power to make sure everyone has a wonderful time when we are with you, even if that means playing referee in family disputes over the last turkey leg. During holidays, I know you are stressed because of how many mouths you have to feed and how many presents or decorations you have to prepare. As I grow older, I understand just how difficult it is to coordinate schedules. I appreciate the time you take to make sure we are always happy. You're constantly making my favorite dishes or stocking up on my favorite snack when I come to visit, which is just an extra step you take. There is no one that has a bigger heart than you and I hope you know how much each and every one of us in the family loves you. I know for a fact that our family would not run as smoothly if you were not here. As the family grows older and new generations are established, I only hope that one day I will be the glue of my family like you have been to yours - a future where I step up and begin to lay the foundation for family gatherings for years to come. You are my role model and I apologize for not voicing my admiration regularly. Every hug, kiss, "thank you" and "I love you" is filled with the highest level of appreciation. Our hearts would ache so deeply if you were gone, and no other person would be able to fill the void. When I think of family, your face immediately pops into my head because you are the center of our family, the glue of the family, the heart of the family.

You mean the world to us,

Your family