Dear Mom,

I just wanted to write this because I feel like I never tell you how much I love you. Thank you for everything. You are literally the best mom ever, and I thank you every day for it. Thank you for supporting me throughout my years in high school. Thank you for waking up at five a.m. to take me to school every day. Thank you for always worrying about me. Thank you for always reminding me to go to the gym and eating healthy. I know you do this because you care about me. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for you.

Even though I don't tell you, and sometimes don't show you, I love you very much. Even when I'm annoyed about something stupid, I still love you. I'm sorry for all the times I have disappointed you. I have my faults just like any other human being, but I try to be perfect.

I know being a mom is tough. Especially doing it alone. I never knew how tough it was for you when Dad was in the hospital. You had to take care of three children while also taking care of Dad. Obviously, I don't remember these years because I was so little (six years old), but recently you told me a story. You were in Los Angeles at the hospital with Dad, and I was at Seaworld with my friends. You really wanted to be there with me. I don't remember why but you really did. My grandmother told you to leave and be with me so you did. You drove two hours just to be with me, and I didn't even acknowledge your presence because I was with my friends. But I just wanted to say thank you for that and for all the things you've done for me.

Now that I'm in college, I barely see you. Thank you for supporting me in college. I know you are proud of me. Engineering is really tough, and I'm trying so hard. I love to see your face when I tell you about an accomplishment. Sooner or later, I'm going to graduate and who knows what I'm going to do. I just know I'll be working and living on my own. I'm not even ready. I still need your help. I will always need your help because you know better. I love you very much.

Love,

Eva