To My Mother,
Where do I even begin... you are so much more than a mother to me you are my best friend, my therapist, my shoulder to cry on, my morning walk to class, my most recent in my phone, my idol, my inspiration, and so much more. You will never know how strong you are, you have been through so much in your life and every time life tries to bury you deeper you just keep climbing. You have been there for me through everything, depression, the divorce, bullies, leaving home, therapy, the bad times, the good times, the worst days and the best days. Since day one you have been my best friend and no one can change that.

You taught me everything I know and you also taught me how to love myself and be the best woman I can be. I would be nothing without you and your guidance. You have lost so much in life and suffered through a lot yet you still look at every day like it's a new treasure. You shine so bright and I want you to never lose that hope and love of life. Don't let these things that god hands us bring you down; always remember that he gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers and you are his strongest soldier. Yes, they have been extremely hard including losing your dad and some of your best friends, getting divorced, having LEMS, and not being able to walk. Let me tell you something, these things only make you stronger and make me more and more proud to call you my mom.

When people see us together and say "you look so much like you mom" I could honestly start crying every time because you are who I aspire to be. Life does give us some amazing things, especially a certain man who has changed your life for the better and mine just by loving you and staying by your side when you needed it most. On top of being amazing for teaching me so many things, you also remind me to never give up on my dreams and because of that, I am finally doing what I love and going to school to be something I love.

I know I can always count on you for your support in everything I do. The best is being on stage and seeing you in the audience every time even if my show is three hours away from you. Being that far from you is honestly the worst. I wish I was still two doors down and able to come to you and just hug you whenever I need it. Every time you answer my facetime and I see your face it brightens my whole day. I just wanted you to know how incredible you are and be able to see how much you mean to me. Thank you for being you.

Love you more,
Your loving daughter