Mom,

You embody so many of the things I aspire to be in my life. You are a wonderful mother, someone who cares so much, and such a strong woman. You have taught so many of the positive lessons I have learned in my life; for every tough time I had, you were there to see me through it. Growing up, you always taught me to have a strong faith in God. I attribute this strong faith you have instilled as a big part of who I am today. I know that you have been through a lot of difficult, trying events in your life. No matter how harshly other people have judged you, or how left out you felt, you always have continued to carry yourself with grace. In any given situation you have been in, so many people would have simply given up. However, you, being the strong, and wonderful person you are, persevered. That is one of the most important things you have taught me: perseverance. No matter how much people hurt you, how homesick you were, or how left out you felt you would always keep going through to the next adventure in your life. Raising three unruly kids could not have been easy, and yet you and dad continue to raise all three of us with compassion and love. Even when I struggled through my early teen years with friend issues and a plethora of other problems, you remained there. No matter what, your number one priority has been keeping us safe and happy. Despite your anxiety about my moving out, the majority of the time you carry yourself calmly. I am so proud of you, mom. I am proud of you for the things you have overcome. I am so proud of the way you keep going through the day to day no matter how difficult it may be for you at times. I don’t care if people say unkind things about you or any of the things you have been through. I don’t believe that you deserved to go through the hardship that you have. I don’t care what you do or how you act; you will always be my mother. I will always love who you are, through anything that might happen or any mistakes. I aspire to be an amazing mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend like you are one day. You are a beautiful woman, inside and out. I am proud to call you my mother, and I love you so much.

Love,

Your Admiring Daughter