Ode to My Mom

I don't think I could use just one word to describe my Mom, but if I had a whole list to choose from, my answers might look a little something like this...
Loving, Caring, Affectionite, Christian, Giving, Friend, Intelligent, Beautiful, Kind...the list would forever go on. My Mom is my hero, someone I have always looked up and admired. I can't thank her enough for all she has done in my life. She has seen me through life's up and downs. I would not be the woman I am today without her. She has seen me through heartaches and disappointments. She has been there through all the glorious occasions in my life. My Mom is an inspiration to all she comes in contact with, but especially me. I am so grateful and thankful that God choose her to be my Mother, I could not have asked for better. I am thankful to have been raised in a loving and Christian home. My Mom taught me and instilled upon the true meaning of life. She showed me what it means to love and I can only hope that I can show my son as much love and care. My Mom and I have always been close and I am so grateful that I can pick up the phone and tell her exactly how my day is going. Not too many people can say they have that kind of relationship. I know our time here on Earth is short lived, so it is my prayer that my Mom knows how much she means to me and how much she is loved and appreciated. I cannot thank her enough for all the things she has done in my life. It does not matter how many times I may disappoint or let her down, at the end of the day, she will always be my biggest fan.
When I was younger I remember her coming into my room and singing songs, but the one that sticks out the most in my mind is "You are My Sunshine." I often sing this to my son and when I do and I am taken back to those youthful nights.I hope she knows every time I hear this song that I think of her and all those nights she came into my room and tucked me in. This is something I will never forget and I hope my son will always remember this to. There are also specials moments and occasions that I hold very near and dear to my heart. I remember when I was still living at home and waking up at 3 in the morning just to go outside and stand in the driveway with my Mom and watch a meteor shower. It was like nothing I have ever seen and it is a little something special that I got to do with my Mom and something that I will ALWAYS remember. My Mom is not always perfect, and yes we do have our moments, but I will always love her no matter what. I wouldn't trade having Laura Dulin as my Mom for anything in the world. I only hope that others can see how much she means to me, for I am truly blessed! Thank you God for trusting her to raise me and take care of me here on Earth. She definitely deserves an A+.
Mom...if you are reading this, then please know that I love you VERY much and I am so very grateful that I get to call you my Mother. You are appreciated and I am sorry for the times that I take all you have done forgranted. I hope that you can forgive me. My only hope is that I can be half the mother to James that you have been to me. I love you!
-Dallas-