I know that a thank you letter to your mother on Mother's Day is kind of cliche, so that's why mine isn't being shared on Mother's Day, because she should be thanked everyday of the year, not just on that day.

I don't look up to my mom because she's my mom and I feel the need too, but because of the type of individual she is. Anyone that knows her can agree on that she's one of the most selfless people, always putting others before herself.

So mom here's a little article for you.

Dear Mom,

There's been plenty of times when it comes to school, or following my dreams, that I begin to question my worth and wonder if I have what it takes to be successful. There have been times where I begin to panic about how hard certain classes are, and how much stuff I have on my plate and you've received texts or phone calls about it. But every time you've received one of those, you've always managed to tell me how proud you are of me, and that I'm capable of achieving anything. That's part of the reason why I love having both you and dad in my life; because you both have believed in me when I've struggled to believe in myself.

Thank you for being a cheerleader when it comes to my life, by not only telling me to keep going, but pushing me to.

Thank you for always being right, as much as I hate to admit it.

Thank you for raising me the way you did. Making sure I knew the importance of having respect and manors.

Thank you for always supporting me, whether it was on the field, within my academics, or the goals I have set out for myself.

Thank you for making me get a job at sixteen, I may have been extremely mad about it then, but my twenty-year-old self is thanking you so much for it. With making me get a job, you've taught me the importance of having a hard work ethic, that everything you get in life, you work hard for; it doesn't come to you. When it's 3 A.M. and I'm up studying, I remember what you've taught me, and use it for motivation.

Thank you for constantly putting our family first, by never missing a school function, giving us what we need, and being there for us at anytime of the day.

Thank you for being someone I can look up to, and I'm not saying that because you're my mom and I feel like I have to, I truly mean it. You've always put people before yourself, you're always there when someone needs help, and you're always making sure that people know they're cared for.

Thank you for always forgiving me, especially when I take your clothes without asking.. sorry you have nice clothes.

Thank you for working as hard as you do, to make sure that we have the life that we have.

I only hope that one day I can be as good as a mother as you are.

Thank you for being the mom that you have been throughout my twenty years of existence.

But most importantly, thank you for giving me the world and more.

Love always,

Your Favorite Daughter