Dear Mom,

It feels like just this past year I started high school. It is crazy to think I am moving into college in a few weeks. High school flew by and I am starting to wish that I hadn't taken my a lot of my time with you for granted. I am thankful that I won't be going too far from you but I know I won't be seeing you every day or even every week.

First, I just wanted to say that yes I am going to miss you! I know that I reminded you all the time how many weeks or days were left until move-in day but I am a lot more upset than what is showing. It is going to be a hard adjustment for me too. It won't be the same not seeing you every single day. I will miss everything about you. I will miss seeing your face every day and I will miss always having my number one supporter around. I will even miss you constantly asking me what I want to eat and then saying I don't like anything (sorry for being so picky haha).

Secondly, I just want to let you know how thankful I am for you and for everything you have done for me over these past 18 years. Mom, thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thanks for dealing with me even when I am not being nice to you. Thanks for encouraging me through. Thanks for doing laundry, dishes, making meals, and driving me everywhere I wanted to go before I had my license. Thanks for allowing me to try every sport I wanted to and for being my biggest supporter throughout all of them.

Mom, I just want to apologize in advance for some things. I know that in college I will be busy and that I won't be able to talk all the time even if I really want to. But please don't take any delayed responses to heart, know that I will always text or call back when I can. No matter how old I get or where I go in life, I will always break down and need to get direction from you. I will always need to hear your voice.

Last thing, mom you will always be my best friend. I will always need you. I hope to make you so proud as I continue my education and walk into this new chapter of my life. I am excited but also very nervous to be starting college but I know i'll be okay because of you. Your constant love & support, advice, laughs to make me smile, and hugs while I've cried have all played a huge part in making me the person I am today. I'm proud to be your daughter and I am ready to start this new adventure.

Thank you again for everything! I love you with all my heart!

Love,

Your Daughter