Dear Mom,

I can’t begin to thank you enough for everything that you do for me and the family. I know I don’t always tell you, but thank you for your constant support and help through the years. I would not be the person I am today without. You have sacrificed so much for me and the family. You have made tough decisions and even some mistakes. Thank you for never giving up. You have been so selfless and put the family first. You always did what you thought was best for us.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to all my problems. Thank you for constantly listening to me rant about my life and everything that is wrong with it. Thank you for always being a phone call away. I know there is no way to ever repay you for all that you have done for me, but I hope that you know that you are so loved and appreciated.

Thank you for putting up with me through my bratty teenage years. Though I am sure that you wanted to pull your hair out, you never gave up on me and were always there for me. Thank you for helping me figure out the path of my life and work through my fear of failure. You are my biggest fan and supporter. You have always wanted what was best for me and have done everything in your ability to get me to where I am today. You encouraged me to follow my heart, my dreams, and my God. Thank you for believing in me, especially when I didn’t believe in myself.

You are so loved and cherished by myself and the family. You have held us together through thick and thin. Though times were tough, you never gave up and persevered. I cannot begin to thank you enough for all that you have done and are still doing. You are the greatest mom and have had such an impact on my life. Even though I don’t see you all the time and don't tell you nearly enough, but you are such a blessing to me. I cannot imagine going through life without you.

Love,

Your daughter