A letter to my mom

This year is the first mother's day that I won't be with my mom. I gave her a sweater when I saw her in Edinburg that I had picked up for $2. We were still planning on spending more on her, but we didn't tell her that.



Last Tuesday after work I went to Target to look for a new hair dryer. Instead I bought my mom a mother's day gift that couldn't have been more perfect for her!

Dear Mom,

Mother's Day to me is an every day occassion, and it is my goal to let you know in some small way how important and special you are to me. However, there is no better day to express exactly how much you mean to me.

Second only to Michael, you are my best friend. There is no one, nor could there ever be anyone that means more to me than you do. I love that we have the same thoughts about things like the infamous "Let's go to our Dillards too..." quote. You "get" me in a way that no one else ever has or probably ever will.

I loved planning my wedding with you last summer, even if it did feel like that was the only thing that we did! What a beautiful day you and Dad gave me. I think back about August 2, 2008, and I am reminded not only of the love that Michael and I have for each other, but also of the love that you and dad have for me.

Thank you so much for being such a strong Christian role model for me. I cannot imagine my life without God. Throughout the last week and few days since Dad has lost his job our family has been shown so much Grace from God! Immediate answers to prayers etc. What a wonderful thing you have passed on to me!

I love you mom! I love you with a love too big for words. The sight of your face brings a smile to mine, the sound of your voice is music to my ears, a touch of your hand is a comfort unlike any other. You are the most beautiful woman that I have ever known, and I am so priveleged to be able to call you a friend, but more importantly, my mom.

I love you so much Mom!