Mumsie,

First, thank you for embracing and running with that ridiculous nickname I gave you. It really does fit you well.

You may not see it in yourself, but you are the most kind and most beautiful soul I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. Your heart is so full of pure love, I can only pray I become half the person that you are. Your eyes hold oceans of knowledge and experience that I've had the luxury of looking into and getting glimpses of for the past 22 years.You are brave and loyal; displaying your true colors, and not being afraid to be who you really are is an admirable quality to have. Your personality and happiness light up any room you walk into.

One of my favorite memories of you is of your first Jesus Camp experience. We were all nervous to be in a new place, but especially you with it being your first time while also in charge of 10 teenage girls for a whole week. Despite the nerves, you but on a brave face, kept all 10 of us happy, and in the end, you turned out to have a wonderful week. You met life long friends, danced, served God, and proved to be an amazing role model for us girls. That week was the first of many Week of Hope trips for you, and with each one, i got to watch you become a stronger, more confident, and Godly woman.

You have taught me to face my fears head-on, and to stand up for what I believe in. You've supported me thought my craziest endeavors, and continue to do so.

So Mom, thank you for being you. Thank you for being in my life, and thank you for being the role model that you are. I will forever appreciate your hard work, loyalty, and all of your love and support.