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An Open Letter To My Mom

“When we weren’t scratching each other’s eyes out, we were making each other laugh harder than anyone else could.”~Lucie Arnaz

Taylor Gross

Nov 05, 2016

Nassau Community College

Dear Mom,

I know I don't say this too often, but thank you. You have sacrificed so much for me throughout my entire life and I wouldn't be the young woman I am today without you. I know we have had many ups and downs in our relationship and I know I have done a lot for you to not trust me, but every time something happened you were always by my side to guide me in the right direction and support me.

Thank you for holding me while I cried and promising me that tomorrow would be a better day. You’ve been my rock through breakups, life decisions, and new chapters. You’ve carried me through when I was convinced I couldn’t go on. I am eternally grateful. Most importantly, thank you for showing me right from wrong, for encouraging me in my walk of faith, and for teaching me the value of respect not only for others, but for myself as well.

Thank you for making me independent, and telling me to never rely on anyone. Every single day, I become more confident in myself. Thank you for understanding when I just couldn’t swing that one class, or when that test just didn’t go as well as I hoped. As I get older, my appreciation and admiration towards you will continue to grow tremendously. Each and every single day, I realize how much of an impact and inspiration you have been (and always will be) on my life. Looking back, I feel there were times that I should have said "thank you" more and rolled my eyes less. Regardless of all my younger teenage years, and shout outs of "all my friends are, why can't I", you always seen me through and had my best interest in mind. Even though I use to think I knew it all, I realize now you are still helping me grow.

The amount of love I have for you is out of this world. Not only do you guide me through life, but you provide me with the perfect image of what to look up to. With everything you have faced in your life, and the strength you have developed, proves to me that when life is tough I can be tougher. You also let me know that it is ok to cry. Sometimes in life, being tough is not the only option. It is nice to know that in those breaking moments, I have a mother like you to lean on. It doesn't matter if we are crying together, or only one of us is breaking, it is good to know our bond is strong enough to keep us going.

I love you mom.

- Your Daughter

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

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14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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