As Mother's Day is this week I would like to take some time and thank my mother for all that she has done for me. I am sure that many other people also feel as though it is impossible to thank their mother for all that she has done but I at least would like to try. Shout out to all of the moms out there who love us unconditionally and who give up so much so that we can have more.
Dear mom, I could probably write a book to you telling you how much I love and appreciate you but I'll try to make it a little shorter since I know you are so busy.
First, I would like to thank you for being my biggest supporter. You have supported me and my decisions even though they may not have been what you would have chosen. You understand that although you are my mom we are indeed different people and have different outlooks on life. You try and see things from my point of view and help me to make decisions based on that, rather than your own preferences. It takes a selfless person to be able to do that. You have encouraged me to try new things and to not be afraid of failure because everyone fails at some things in life. When I did fail at something you would be right there to assure me that I would find something else I was better at or that I could keep trying until I succeeded.
Second, I would like to tell you how proud I am of you. I think it is pretty clear that parents are generally proud of their children but not so much the other way around. Well mom, I am proud of you. You have worked hard to get to where you are today while facing many challenges in the way. Whether it be sickness, going back to college for your masters while working a full time job and raising kids or just making it through the day, you are always so strong and such a great example for me. I can only hope to be half the woman you are when I am a mother. Not only am I proud of you I am proud to be your daughter.
Finally, I would like to thank you for everything you have done for me. Whether it be scheduling appointments, staying home from work to take care of me while I was sick or simply spending time with me. I could never thank you enough but I do want you to know that you are very appreciated. I am who I am today because of you. I may not have been so thankful on the weekends where you would wake me up and have a list of chores for me to complete but now I am so thankful for those mornings. I am thankful because I no longer need someone to wake me up in the mornings to tell me to clean because my room is already clean. Do not worry mom, I haven't missed any spots either. See you taught me where all the dirt hides and that it is indeed essential to clean behind the sink faucet. The little things do not go unnoticed. You sacrificed so much for me and of course my sister, not because you absolutely had to but because you wanted us to have the best lives possible. It may have been hard and fights may have been had but I would not trade having you as my mother for the world. I love you so much!
Love,
Your Daughter
XOXO
