To my mother:
Most kids have two parents but I have the ultimate blessing of having one super parent. My mother is the women of the century. Always working hard to make sure my sister and I had everything we needed. She is my best friend when I didn't have one, my valentine every year and my biggest support system.
Together, we celebrate mother's day and father's day every year because she for as long as I can remember has always been both. You taught me determination and to never give up on what I wanted.
You're always honesty, although sometimes brutal, made me into the women I am today. From my hair to my clothes all the way to my major in college, though it changed several times your support never did. “if you like it, i love it.” as you'd always say. More importantly, you taught me how to love and to never settle for anything less that what i deserved. You showed me my inner beauty all my life, a lesson that didn't register until later in life but one of the most beneficial.
To my grandmother:
If there was ever a time my mom couldn't be there I knew that you were. You raised me with her most if my life, you brought me to church and taught me how to always love God. That is a lesson that i am forever grateful and will take with me for the rest of my life. I loved working in the garden on the weekends “salting the snails”, planning the newest flowers and trimming the bushes. Those are bonding experiences are something I will cherish forever.
To my aunt:
Honestly, your were always like the big sister i never had. I looked up to you for your fashion sense because it was always on point. You taught me how to conduct myself like a lady and dress like one too. If it wasn't for you, i'm not sure what i would be dressing like right now. You pushed me in the right direction so that i could develop my own fashion sense. So that i can dress lady-like and carry myself appropriately. Hanging out with you when I was younger, just talking or going to the mall and who could forget teaching me how to be a smart clothes shopper?
All of you had a large impact on my life and i am forever grateful for all of your hard work and lessons that you have instilled in me. I am growing into a woman carrying all of your lessons in me. I understand that when I go out into the world, I am not only representing myself but you three beautiful women as well.
Thank you.
