I often come across these articles on my Facebook or Twitter. Many people writing letters to those who they appreciate. I think it is about time I wrote one too.

To my amazing, beautiful, mother, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, especially for the past six years. Time and time again has brought us both on a journey that would not have been possible without you by my side.

I know you do not believe it, but you are everything that I want to be in a person as I continue to grow. You are unbelievably strong, hard-working, and have a heart open to every one around you. You have taught me so many things in the past few years that I will never forget.

We have carried each other through our bad days, and celebrated so many good ones. Every day I see you grow into someone who is more beautiful and caring. I know how hard it has been, but I want you to know how proud I am of you. You have shown me nothing but strength. Most of all you have taught me to be myself, and to never doubt myself.

You have been my number one supporter and my rock since the beginning of college. These years have been the hardest on the both of us, yet I have never felt more loved than I do now.

You have taught me countless times to be kind, and to value the things around me. You have taught me to fight for what I believe in and to put my all in to everything I do. Your moral support has been such an influence to the do the best that I can all the time.

I am beyond proud to be your daughter. I am proud of who we both have become, and who will continue to grow to be. You are my rock. I can not thank you enough for the years of happiness and adventure. We have so much left to accomplish.

I love you, mom, thank you for giving me the world. Thank you for showing me the beauty in the life we have.