Dear Mom,

First of all, I want to say thank you. Thank you for never giving up on me throughout the past 19 almost 20 years. Thank you for always having my back through thick and thin, and for always being my shoulder to lean on. Without you, I would be nothing. You have molded me into the woman I am today. You have helped guide me the right way, whenever I stir left, you put me right back on the path to success. I have watched you overcome many obstacles throughout your life, especially lately, and somehow every time you come out stronger. That inspires me to always fight, no matter what life throws at me, I will fight to come out stronger.

Whenever I get older, I have no question about the woman I want to be. I want to be like you. Strong, courageous, kind hearted, soft, and hardworking. I can only hope that one day I am half the mother, wife, and role model that you are.

Thank you mom. Thank you for always believing in me and for getting me to where I am today. I do not know where I would be without you.

And to all the other mothers molding your children to be strong and independent, thank you. If your children do not say it enough, I will for them. You only get one mother in life, and I will never take that for granted. So thank you, to all mothers in the world, for giving us the world.

Love always,

Courtney