Thank you for being you!

Mom,

     Thanks for being born. I know you had no control over this, but I'm thankful for this day. March 19, 1961 (readers... don't do the math, just go with 25) a day to be celebrated for the gift that was given to the world! The day you were brought into this world for a purpose, I know more than one, but my favorite is to be my mom. (and Becca's too... I have to give her credit because she is the first).
      Thank you for being the kind of women that I want to look up to and eventually want my own children to look up to. You are kind, compassionate, understanding, generous, gentle, sweet, merciful, Intelligent and so much more! As I grow and mature I see you in myself more and more. It's funny how genetics work ;) I love that I got the adventurous spirit and the travel bug, with its own dose of organization and control. I can only imagine how hard it was to realize that I was going to be like you. Having the desire to leave home at 18 and start my new journey on my own. I may have not left the house just yet, but  thank you for understanding my desire and letting me go. I know  it was hard for you, but I promise I will come back!
    The most recent thing I have to thank you for  is the nurturing side  that I saw after coming home from the hospital. I can't express the gratitude I have for you from watching you clean my room, do my laundry, washing my hair, and just being at my beck and call. You are truly a blessing. I couldn't have asked for a better person to raise me and teach me all these years! We may not always get along, and we may butt heads often, but I'll love you forever.

Sincerely,
Your blonde haired beauty born in 1996 <3