Dear Mom

Dear Mom, I want you to know today and always how much you mean to me. I hope my actions and my words show you just how much I love and appreciate you. I am forever grateful that God choose me to be your daughter. I am so very blessed. From day one you have showed me what true love looks like. You have showered me with your prayers and always want the very best for me. You never give up and are always there to put a smile on my face when I am feeling down. You are my biggest fan. You make the worst of days seem like they are nothing and remind me that better days are coming. You have always put your girls first and made sacrifices so that we may have. You support me. You are my biggest cheerleader. I remember how you would sneak into my room when I was much younger and offer me midnight snacks...mainly pizza...and for that my stomach and I are very thankful. You were there to wipe my tears and tell me that my heartache would soon be replaced by something even better. You make the BEST grilled ham and cheese sandwiches. You are my biggest and best role model. There is no replacing you. I want you to know that you have gone above and beyond your duties when it comes to being my Mother. Your love for God inspires me to be a better person. I love how you let your light shine and aren't afraid to speak your mind. I love that people say I have the cool Mom. That one never gets old. I love that you are a woman of morals. You have never changed who you are to benefit from someone or something. You are a woman of integrity. You show compassion on a daily basis. You are kind, gentle and easy spoken, but you also know how to put your foot down. I love to see you laugh because that means you are happy and you are here with me. I love how the simplest of things relax you...like a pedicure or someone rubbing your back. I love that every year you still give us gifts from Santa. You have always spoiled us...in a good way. You also taught me that I have to work in order to have nice things. You don't accept laziness and for that I am extremely grateful. You are one of the best cooks I know, and I'm not jus saying that because you are my Mom. Speaking of...Country Style Steak sounds REAL good. Maybe when I'm not doing the dieting thing. :) My only hope is that I can be half the Mom to James that you are to me. Always know that you did and are still doing a GREAT job. God sure knows what he is doing. You are more than just my Mom...you are one of my closet friends. For you, I will always be grateful. I pray I never take you for granted. I love you Mom, today and always. Love, O'Malley