Growing up my mom was my best friend and sometimes only friend. The person I could tell all my secrets too knowing they would never get out. When I became a teen I did the typical "I hate my mom she's so awful" thing where I pretended that she was such a terrible human for grounding me and keeping me safe (eye roll). When I was a senior in high school that's when I really realized how big of a blessing she was to me. She was there when no one else was, and even when everyone else was there she never left. She showed up to every game, every event, and every awful night I spent crying about something that wouldn't matter the next day. No matter the circumstance I could count on her with no hesitation.

My whole life I aspired to be as courageous and strong willed as my mom. She made me who I am today and I am forever thankful that God chose her for me. People say this a lot but when I tell you this I mean it. I would not be where, who, how I am without the presence of my mom. The impact she has had on my life is greater than she will ever know. So mom this is for you. The one who was greater than anyone else could have ever been. To the moms that double as best friends, I love you.