Hi Mom, this one is for you.

Everyone has a mother. A mother is the person who carried you for nine months and gave birth to you. She's the person whose genes you carry and the person who you probably look like. Everyone has a mother, but not everyone has a mom. A mom is so much more than the looks you have or the person who gave birth to you. She's a friend, a teacher, a comfort, a support system and everything you need in a person wrapped in one.

I have a mom, but also a best friend in you. You're everything I hope to be when I am older and anything I know or do is because you have always taught me to do my best and then push even harder than that. You're an inspiration to me. You are the type of person that others are jealous of and wish to be like.

I want to thank you for being my best friend. You're always there to support me with anything, even my bad decisions. You're the first person I turn to when something goes wrong or I need to vent about something. When describing you to friends I always say that you're a teenager in an adult body with wisdom that you shouldn't have. I've never met someone so great with words and knows exactly when to use them. Thank you for being my right hand and the person that I can always turn to.

Thank you for not judging me, for not making my bad decisions rule my life. Thank you for teaching me everything I know in life. My work ethic and drive come from you. You've always made sure I had the resources to succeed and make something of myself. You've always made sure that I was going to be whatever I put my mind to.

I know that many times I can frustrate you with my "college attitude" or my sassy responses but you've never made me feel like this was a bad thing. That being myself was wrong. You've said I need to know when to use it but never made me feel less than what I'm worth. I've been incredibly blessed with you as my mom. You've been the person who has encouraged me to be anything that I have dreamed about being.

A lot of the times I don't thank you, or give you enough recognition for what you do for me and everyone who is lucky enough to have you in their lives. So here it is, Mom, you're amazing. A superhero actually. You always put others needs before your own even when you're sick ,or you hurt, or you're tired. You are a healer and a therapist. You make problems seem smaller than what they are. You make it okay. You work so hard and sometimes you do too much. You never think of yourself and you are always worried about others happiness. You amaze me every single day.

Thank you for being selfless and generous. Thank you for being understanding, kind and patient. I strive to one day be as amazing of a woman, a mom, as you are. Nobody could ever replace everything you've taught me and everything you've given me. I can never repay you for all the valuable lessons and moments we've shared. You're my role model and I wouldn't be half the person I am today if it were not for you.

Thank you, Mom. For not only being my best friend, but for being you. I love you.

Sincerely,

Your Daughter

"All that I am or hope to be I owe to my mother" - Abraham Lincoln