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The Thank You Letter To My Mom

The things you do never go unnoticed.

Adriana Virgilio

Nov 30, 2015

Rider University

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To my dearest mother,

What you do for your children never goes unnoticed, but since the holidays are coming up, I thought this would be the perfect time to thank you for everything that you do, even when you don't have to. There are tons of reasons why I should thank you, but here are just a few important ones.

Thank you for playing every role: A mother, best friend, doctor, teacher, etc.

You've taken care of me countless times (sorry if I got you sick). You've taught me how to be caring, kind, forgiving, loving, confident, and strong. You've been my shoulder to cry on when times get rough, and a hug when I just need it. The love I receive from you is endless.

Thank you for allowing me to make mistakes.

You've seen it all. Through the good times and bad, you've stuck by my side. You've supported every decision that I have ever made, even if you didn't agree with it, and still never told me, "I told you so." You've let me learn my lessons on my own and for that, I thank you.

Thank you for helping me grow as a person, in the best way possible.

You've formed me into the woman I am today. I would not be here without you (literally). Thank you for guiding me through life to become the best possible version of myself. Having a woman like you to look up to is such an honor.

Thank you for pushing me, every single day.

Being away at college and having you call me to tell me to do my homework might annoy me sometimes, but it still never goes unappreciated! You remind me to stay on top of my hard work, and to never stop until I achieve what I truly want. You're my motivator.

Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made.

The countless number of things you have given up, or ignored, to keep your children happy and healthy is amazing. You always put your children first, and that is something I adore and appreciate every single day. You're my superwoman!

Lastly, thank you for being you, and the kind of parent I hope to be for my own children one day.

You are the perfect definition of a role model. I want my children to one day be able to say these things about me, and when they do, I can say, "I got it from your grandma!" You're the greatest person in my life.

Thank you mom,

I love you xo

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The things you do never go unnoticed.

To my dearest mother,

Thank you for playing every role: A mother, best friend, doctor, teacher, etc.

Thank you for allowing me to make mistakes.

Thank you for helping me grow as a person, in the best way possible.

Thank you for pushing me, every single day.

Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made.

Lastly, thank you for being you, and the kind of parent I hope to be for my own children one day.

Thank you mom,

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

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Because you need it in your life.

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7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!