Dear Momma,

I know that as I have gotten older, the time we have spent together has become minimal. Being so independent has made me forget where I have gained this independence from. You.

Momma, you have shown me in so many ways what it means to be someone that can hold themselves up.

Momma, our relationship has been rocky the past few months. I have become very distant. Part of me wants to blame you, but I know that I also have myself to blame. See, I had to grow up so fast and that has caused a lot of sadness in me. But through all of this growing up and ‘adulting’, I believe that I have changed. Changed so much that I don’t even think you know the real me now.

Momma, that doesn’t mean I don’t love you. You have always shown me that life can throw a hundred and one obstacles my way, but it’s how you handle those obstacles that make you who you are.

Momma, you are so special to me, and to many others. If you were to ask anyone what they think of you they would say that you are giving, loving, thoughtful, a firecracker, and so much more. But to me, you are so much more.

Momma, the bond that we have is unlike any other. I mean, being an only child how could it not be? Through thick and thin, you have always been there to let me know that I am loved. Stress comes to me like the words on this page come. So easily. This has been both of our biggest downfalls. So many memories I have are of you worrying about bills, the dogs, and me. But I also remember how hard you worked to make sure that everything worked out. This is what I admire most about you. Your ability to work so hard.

Momma, I do want to say sorry. I look back at all of the times that I pushed you away or fought with you, and I regret them. There are times when I lose sight of what is most important to me. You mean so much to me, and being mad at you is never easy. So, I am very sorry.

Momma, don’t ever let someone tell you that you aren’t special. I have always believed that God has something so great in store for you. I know that He will always take care of you. You are someone so special in this world, and I want you to remember that.

Momma, I love you so much.