To My Other Mom,

I want to start off by saying Happy Birthday. I want to thank you for always being there0. I have two other moms and they love me I know and other people who I view as moms, but this letter is meant specifically for you.

Ever since I began dating your son, you have welcomed me with open arms. I know it was a shock for Johnny to find someone who is eleven years younger than him, but age does not matter. I know you were worried at first, but I know over time you realized I was not going anywhere. I am not going to go anywhere. I love your son with all my heart and we have a handsome baby boy who I adore as well.

We became close, the more we got to know each other. I am thankful to have you in my life. You are always there, and I know I can talk to you whenever I need to. I love it when you come over to hang out, drink coffee and watch movies or television shows. We both can talk for hours if we want to, and still have something to say to one another. You make me feel appreciated and loved. You are amazing.

We met around eight years ago, and man has time flown by. I remember the first time we met. It was at your house. Johnny invited me to come over there and play pool. He burped at some point during the night and you exclaimed, “John Patrick! “He quickly responded with, “What, Mom, she’s heard me burp before. “I laughed right away.

Soon after that, as I got to know you more, I rode to church with you. I would also go to karaoke with you at the VFW.I moved shortly after that, but I stayed in touch. Johnny and I dealt with a long-distance relationship for a while.

I was so shocked, and at the same time excited when he moved to be with me in Jacksonville and then asked me to marry him. I remember calling you and you said, “I would have made him get down on one knee before saying yes.”

After that, I began calling you mom. You have always treated me like your daughter and I am thankful for that. We have had several conversations and went shopping together and many other things. I have always felt the love you have for me and I appreciate that. I may not always thank you, but I want you to know, you are an amazing mom and I am so glad to have you as a mother in law.

You have helped me through challenging times in my life, and I know you will continue to be there to support me along the way. When Johnny got hurt and we did not know if he was going to make it, you rode with me to the hospital.

You rode with us when we had Johnathon.

You watch the dogs and babysit so Johnny and I can have a date night.

You do so much for us, and I want you to know it does not go unnoticed. Thank you for always being there and being someone, I can turn to. Most of all, thank you for being my Mom.

Love,

Andrea