Whenever I see quotes or articles on how kids learn to love from their parents, or the top experts explaining that not having a father can totally screw you up, I can’t help but laugh. I mean, yeah, I guess you could say I’m not totally normal and I’m not a genius in the love department, but according to my doctors, I’m right where I’m supposed to be, with or without a father growing up.

I’ll admit it wasn’t always ideal making Father’s Day Cards for my Uncle or my Grandpa. Thinking back now, I don’t understand why no one suggested making that card for you. You did both jobs, why not get the card for it. I swear I always tried my hardest with Mother’s Day Cards though, how could I not? You were the one person who lit up my world.

You still do and you always will. You’re my sun, shining bright on my world when it’s raining. You’re my boat, keeping me safe when the waves get too rough and the water gets too high. You’re the wind beneath my wings, letting me fly as high as I want to but always keeping your arms open for me to return to safely.

You’ll never fully understand just how much I appreciate your existence.

As they say, Mom knows best.

I also have a few promises for you.

I promise to always let you hug me one last time before I walk out the door. I promise to never hang up the phone without saying, ‘I love you.’ I promise to always take time out of my day to give you a call or sit down and talk with you. I promise to continue making you proud.

You did it, Mom. Look at me! This is 100% you! Of course we have to thank my Biological Dad for allowing me to swim my way into life. I mean, without him I wouldn’t even be here. (Don’t worry, I still give you all the credit.)

But, there’s something you really need to know.

Don’t ever think for a second that you failed me as a parent. Don’t ever think your love wasn’t enough or that you could’ve changed something in my life that could’ve made it better. Don’t ever think every decision you’ve made wasn’t the right one.

If there’s one sentence you will always remember me saying, I want it to be this one: There is no one else who I would’ve wanted to be by my side this whole time.

Love Always,

Your Baby Girl