To My Mother | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

To My Mother

A letter of love and appreciation for a very special woman.

18
To My Mother
The Graphics Fairy

One of my most distinct and precious memories growing up was dancing around the kitchen with my mom, late at night, to old music she had on her desktop computer. In fact, a good portion of my memories involved the woman who raised me and called me her daughter. So, it seemed only fitting to write about and to her. How we came to become mother and daughter is, in fact, a little unique but I think it’s what made us so special and connected. See, my mother didn’t conceive me and she didn’t give birth to me. She picked me – her and my father – and chose to give me an amazing life and so much love.

To my mother, I hope you know how thankful I am for you. You have given me so much, both materialistically and more importantly in love and kindness. Words will always fall short in thanking you for everything. In fact, words seem quite inadequate. I just hope that you never doubt that I do cherish and appreciate you and everything you do for me and for our family. I suppose one of the things I am the most appreciative of is how you have always been my best friend. We have spent hours upon hours laughing, telling inside jokes, having each other’s backs, and just listening to each other. Without my best friend, I don’t know where I would be.

I hope that you know no matter what, no matter where I am or what I am doing, you still have my whole heart. Often times I’ve wished I could go back to being 4 years old so we could stay up all night and listen to Conway records and dance around. But, then again, I wouldn’t want to trade what we have now. As I have gotten older, I have grown to appreciate the bond a mother and daughter has. While 4-year-old Chelsey certainly loved and appreciated you just as much, adult Chelsey truly understands and connects with you.

I turn 21 this week and I’m sure it seems more unreal to you than it does to me. But please always know, whether I’m 4, 21 or 65, I love and cherish you just the same. I know at times it seems as though I’m outgrowing you. That is certainly not the case. I will always need and want my mother and my best friend. So please never doubt my love and commitment to you (even when it seems as though I’m never home or always busy). The time we do spend together now is still just as precious and special to me as dancing in the kitchen or watching "Beauty and the Beast."

Lastly, I want you to know that I am standing right beside you during you current struggles. Cancer has unfortunately wrapped its cruel hand around someone in our family, and I see the pain it is causing you. But I promise that no matter what happens, we will get through it. You will get through it. You would sit with me in the living room and read the Bible to me. You’d teach me about Jesus and His sacrifice and how God’s love and miracles are all around us. You are a woman of faith and God will certainly guide you through this. During it all, you have me right there holding your hand. After all, that is what a daughter and best friend is for. I love you, Mama. Always know that.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
nothing on to-do list

Winter break is a cherished time for many after enduring a grueling fall semester. It’s a time of relaxation and time spent with loved ones over the holidays. However, once the new year rolls around, we’re all ready to go back to school. Here are thoughts every college student has during winter break.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Facts All People In A Large Family Can Confirm During The Holiday Season

The holiday season can be the best and most stressful time of the year, especially when more people are involved.

2682
kids jumping

The holidays are full of lights, sweets, sweaters, and your favorite movies. There's nothing quite like this period from the beginning of December through January. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years. The fun of it all.

I don't know about you but with my large Italian family something is always going on during this season. It can be the most wonderful time of the year while also being the most hectic. These are a few things you know if your family is anything like mine during this time.

Keep Reading...Show less
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

5315
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

3293
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments