A Mother's Day Letter

As Mother’s Day approaches I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts every day. That everything you’ve taught me, everything I’ve learned from watching you, is an ingrained part of who I am.

I want to thank you for teaching me to play hopscotch. For showing me how to make mud pies and jump on a trampoline. For taking me walking in the rain and jumping in the middle of the largest puddle you could find. For rolling around in the leaves and snow like it was the most fun you’d ever had.

Thank you for introducing me to new music, books, and movies; for enriching my vocabulary on a daily basis.

I appreciate the time you put in without complaint as I learned to clean house, wash laundry, and prepare mostly eatable meals.

You inspire me. Make me feel like there is nothing I can’t reach for and accomplish. You make me strong.

You’ve taught me the importance of sacrifice, of looking out for others, of unconditional love.

I look forward to learning much more from you.

Love, Mom