Mother’s Day has just passed, and while the cards and flowers were nice, they are not enough to express how grateful I am to have such an inspirational Mom. That’s why I’m writing this to you – to let the world know how proud I am to be your daughter. I am going to do my best to describe all the things that make you so wonderful, but... “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” - Maya Angelou

1. You are independent, strong, and an amazing role model

2. You are truly a boss woman

3. You are the mom that everyone loves and wants to have

4. You proof-read ALL of my essays, scholarship applications, and articles

5. You care about my education and encourage me to chase my dreams

6. You remind me to always be the better person

7. You give us the love of both a mother and a father

8. You know how to calm me down when I'm freaking out about getting a B or criticizing my own work

9. You always forced me to put on sunscreen, which sounds weird but is actually very important

10. You are kind and caring without being overbearing

11. You helped us develop a thick skin

12. You have the best sense of humor and wit

13. You are brutally honest and blunt even when it might be something I don't want to hear

14. You always answer the phone, even when you're in meetings

15. You prepared me properly for life away from you

16. You trust me to make smart choices, but more importantly you raised me to make the right choices

17. You call or text me at least once every day just to see how my day is going

18. You constantly encourage and support me in school and extracurriculars

19. You are the hardest worker I know

20. You are absolutely brilliant and you amaze me every day

21. You watch garbage T.V. with me and only complain sometimes

22. You truly came from nothing and made so much of yourself

23. You make me proud to call you Mom

24. You are a friend and a mom

25. You unconditionally love Maya, Kate, and I