This one goes out to my best friend, my superhero, the women whose helped me through it all, my mom.

Dear Mom,

First of all, I want to say thank you. Thank you for everything that you willingly do for me that I overlook. Thank you for being there those rare times in the middle of the night when I was crying over a stupid boy, and thank you for telling me that he wouldn’t matter in a few short weeks (you were right). Thank you for bringing me back and forth to what felt like hundreds of doctors appointments and never taking no for an answer. Thank you for always pushing me to be the best that I can be and teaching me to follow my dreams.

As you know, I am not a fan of change. However, we both know that this is the change that I have been waiting for. I know you will be there every step of the way and I know, despite the three hour time difference, if I call you, you will pick up (thank you for that in advance).

One good thing is, you can go to bed every night knowing you raised me the right way. I’m not going to college to party and skip classes, I’m going to college to learn (shocker I know). Yes, I am a little more excited about Greek Life, football games, and basketball games than I will be about writing papers and sitting through lectures. That doesn’t mean that I won’t take my classes seriously. I have many dreams that need to be achieved. My goal is to get my biology degree and to get into medical school. No distraction is big enough to get in the way of me going to medical school and becoming a doctor.

Now, I know that helping me move in and leaving me in Las Vegas will be hard. However, this isn’t goodbye. Don’t worry about what you’re going to do without me, because we’re both only a phone call away. Yes, I have been counting down the days until move in day since before graduation, but I know shortly after you come back to Massachusetts, I will be a victim of the homesick bug, just like many other people. Be prepared for random “I miss you” texts and calls. Also keep in mind, that I will be back for Christmas. I am sure the time I am home I will be driving you crazy once again, so enjoy the peace and quiet while you can.

Love always,

Your Daughter