To the mom who works a lot;
I mean I guess it’s pretty obvious that by this title, my mom works a whole lot. Growing up it sucked sometimes like when she missed games or dinner or sometimes when I really just needed a shoulder to cry on. But looking back I now realize how selfish I was to always want her right when I wanted her and expecting her to drop everything for me. See although she was working all the time, she was working so that my sister and I could have everything we needed and wanted. And although she missed a game here and there, she was always the first one to tell me how proud she was of me. What more could I have possibly asked for? Her job may have been more than 40 hours but never once did she forget her first and most important job, being my mother.
So mom this one is for you,
First, I’m Sorry. I’m sorry for all those times I made you feel guilty for working so much and making you feel like you failed me as a mother. Please believe me when I tell you this: You have NEVER failed me or Sara. You have given us a life that people can only dream of. Throwing your free time away just so that you can give us a life that is more than amazing. I’m also sorry for all those times I made you cry. You’ll never know how much it broke my heart to see my rock crumble and knowing I caused it.
Second, Thank You. Thank you for showing me what real life is like. Thank you for spending hours and hours and hours at work so that Sara and I could have the most fulfilled life possible. You have given us a life that we should never complain about because we’ve had everything. You have given us everything. Thank you for never giving up hope when the seas got rough and always allowing me to follow my heart in every little direction it traveled.
Third, I Love You. I seem to forget to tell you sometimes that I do love you. Even when you are driving me nuts or lecturing me way too much, always remember that I love you. You have gone through some horrible phases and stages with me and Sara and I know we used to tell you that we hated you but know that that will never be true. Most importantly, I love you for working so that your family never had to worry.
Fourth, Please Never Give Up on Yourself. I know at times you doubt yourself, as a mother, a friend, a wife, and a working woman. Just please always remember where you started and where you are. You should never give up on yourself and if anything, momma, please please, please, be proud of yourself. Whenever you feel a sense of doubt coming on, remember that Sara, Dad, and I are so proud of you. You are everything I aspire to be and more.
So mom, please always remember these things because I will not always remember to tell you when you get home late from work. And when I do forget please know I never forgot in my heart. I’ll work on remembering to call and text you back while we’re talking about all the things I forget. You are more than just my mom, you are my best friend and my security blanket. I hope that one day I can become half the person that you are.
Love you forever Mamma Bear,
Your baby Rach
