To my mother, my best friend, I couldn't imagine life without you. You brought me into this world with nothing but pure love. You were my first best friend, my current best friend, and my best friend for life.

You kept loving me even when I said terrible things or did something wrong. Without much thought, you taught me what unconditional love was. Even when I might have hurt you, you still hugged me so tight and taught me about forgiveness. You encourage me to follow my dreams, you support my wildest ideas, and support me through whatever it is I want to do. You have taught me everything. From learning my name, to having a Christ centered background, to learning how to love myself. Thank you for always listening to my attitude filled rants, and helping me realize I was in the wrong.

You don't have much of a choice but to put up with me since I'm a copy of you. But you always love me through whatever happens. No matter what was going on in your life, it seems as though you always put your family first. You make me a better person in everything I do. You have always pushed me to be a better person and to be an even better student. You've always provided for me even if it meant sacrificing things for yourself. You've shown me it's a beautiful thing to be myself and there's no one out there like me. Also, you've always kept me safe.

You are and always will be my best friend. I love you, trust you, and I'm so thankful and blessed to call you my mom. I'll be satisfied if I become even half the women you are and I can only hope my daughter(s) will look you to me the same way I look up to you. You are constantly pushing yourself to be the best mother you could possibly be and believe me, it shows. I love you so much mamma and I can never thank you enough for everything you have done for me.

Love forever,

Your Daughter