Dear Mom,

I want to start this letter off by expressing how much I love you. I'm afraid I do not show you or tell you enough how much I truly care for you. Since I'm in college now I rarely see you, and I miss you more than ever. I want you to know that you are the most important woman in my life. You are everything I strive to be and more. You have the kindest heart, and I've never met someone with more grace and love than you. Every day, I see you love people and I wonder how someone can have as pure of a heart as you. You constantly give and you never expect anything in return. You've sacrificed everything just to make sure I'm loved.

Part of this letter is to thank you for your endless love. I continue to make mistakes time after time, but you have never loved me any less. Your constant support is overwhelming. Whenever I need anything, you drop what you're doing to make sure I'm okay. You have always put me before yourself and even through my worst times you've been right beside me. When I need a shoulder to cry on, you'll be there for me for hours. When I tend to be annoying and complain, you still listen to me.

I want to say I'm sorry for the times I've fought with you, and the times I didn't listen. You have been right about every single situation I've ever been in. You give the best advice and always know what's right. I know I've upset you and disappointed you in the past, but thank you for continuing to love me through all of that. I can always call you when I run into trouble, and I'm sorry I haven't appreciated you as much as I should have over the years. Sometimes I forget to acknowledge everything you do for me.

Lastly, thank you for being my best friend.

We have had the best of times together. The laughter, hugs, kisses, smiles, and all the lessons you have taught me means the world to me. I truly do not know what I would do with you. You are my go-to person. I do not deserve someone in my life as amazing as you, but I'm so blessed to have you. I love you more than words will ever be able to explain.