I’d be lucky if I could say I was at least half as intelligent, kind, and funny as she is and it would be a blessing to be just like her when I grow up. Sure, there are times where we but heads or disagree but at the end of the day I still have one of the most amazing women by my side no matter what happens. I am forever grateful to be able to say my mother is my best friend.

• Her advice is always the best
  • Over the years I, as many people do, ran into some rough patches. There were times that I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, as the cliché goes, and I had no idea what to do. The best person I had for advice was the one person who had been there before, someone who knew how I was feeling or at the very least had a good idea. She always knew what to say even if it was hard to because she knew it was what I needed to hear.
• She is my favorite comedian when I’m in need of a laugh
  • I’ve lost track of the amount of times I’ve gone from fuming with anger to laughing so hard there are tears running down my face. The look on anyone’s face when we break out one of our many inside jokes is priceless which makes everything even funnier. I never fail to look forward the countless animal videos and AFV mess-ups she sends me. A day with my mom is always my go to when I need to unwind and enjoy myself.
• She is my strongest support system
  • As I finish my freshman year of college there are times where my anxiety gets the best of me. I can always count on her to listen and understand even if she doesn’t agree without judgement. Every once in a while all I need to here is her say “I know you can do this.” I remember when I received notice that I had been chosen to be an RA starting sophomore year and my mom was the first person I told. Hearing “I’m proud of you” never gets old from someone you look up to so much. I know that no matter the situation I have someone by my side to hold me up when I’m about to fall and to push me harder when I’m already on a roll.
• She is my role model
  • I’m sure this has been said by many girls but it’s true. My mother is my role model. She is, by far, one of the strongest women I know. Considering she has to handle not only me and my brother but all our friends as well, it’s no questions why she’s so tough. From standing up for what she believes in and fighting for the truth to taking the high road and moving forward, she never fails to amaze me.
• She loves me unconditionally
  • I’m a brat approximately 75% of the time, I’ll be honest. It takes a truly understanding woman to deal with my stubbornness and sarcasm every day and still be able to say “I love you” at the end of it. We butt heads and we fight but I know I will always be able to count on her to be there for me. I’ve made mistakes and I know will make more considering I’m still so young, but I know after every screw up I have my mom will be there with open arms and maybe “what were you thinking” to welcome me home.

My mom has taught me so many lessons and provided me everything I’ve ever needed and then some. She is one of the strongest and most amazing women to ever be a part of my life. I’m lucky to have such an amazing role model and I am beyond lucky that this woman is also my best friend. So thank you mom, thank you for being my best friend.