Deemed by a common label and general statistics only - you're a "single mom."

A "single mom" of three young girls, who once had no choice but to cope with the unfamiliarity of life following that of a broken marriage- ill-prepared to say the least.

But among all that you are, the word "single" is easily the most insignificant adjective suitable to who you are.

Its negative connotation masks the strength you're comprised of- the strength that's never left, but rather remained steady even through unexpected trials.

Especially in the beginning, when the circumstances were fresh in our lives and adjustment was a tedious task.

I know it was anything but easy.

And luckily, it was rare, if at all, that you referred to yourself as a "single mom." While I can only imagine the mothers out there who use that as some sort of crutch or an excuse to fall back on, that was never you.

You have always been so much more and then some.

You are a giving mom.

A selfless mom.

A caring mom.

A thoughtful mom.

A hopeful mom.

A brave mom.

A happy mom.

An extraordinary mom.

You're the mom I want to become someday.

And there is not a second that goes by that I am not grateful for your unwavering love and abiding support that keeps me on my feet.