Friday, April 12, 2013

To my beautiful Mom

Today is a very special day. For some of you, maybe not...but for me, it most definietly is. Today is my beautiful mother's birthday!!

This morning I was looking through an old photo album, and I realized something. I truly have an incredible mother. I'm the youngest of four kids, and my mom always made sure that we were running around, playing, doing fun things. I can't even begin to imagine all that she sacrificed so that we could have more. I know most people would be exhausted by all she did...she's kind of like a super hero in that way! But as I looked trough the pictures, I couldn't help but realize the most amazing thing. She loved it. She loved being our mom, and she still loves being our mom. Growing up my friends always just loved my mom. I mean, I get it. She's beautiful, outgoing, charming and fun. But I would always get embarrassed by the fact that she was constantly wanting to know about everyone's life. And even as an adult, I sometimes find that I just want there to be a time with no more questions coming my way. But it finally hit me, the reason people have always gravitated toward my mom is because she cares. My mother genuinely cares about people, and most of the time she sacrifices her troubles or cares, so that she can be there for someone elses. She would rather be there for someone else in need, than focus on herself. She is one of the most selfless people I have ever met. So I guess all of this, is to say this...

Mom, thank you for everything you have done for me. I can't imagine having another mother, and I wouldn't want to. You have always been a rock, someone strong that I can turn to, a shelter. But you've also been a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and someone who loves me unconditionally. You've been a motivator. You've shown me that life is going to knock you down, but you can't dwell on it, you can't fester. You have to get up, and move on because there is joy to be found just around the corner. You've shown me what it means to be a good mom. Checking up on me, making sure I knew the real difference between right and wrong. As i've grown you have become my friend. Someone I laugh with. You were there through the hard times in life, the drama in school, and my first broken heart. As i've become an adult, you've encouraged me, and wathced me succeed, always so full of love and pride for me. And I will always be thankful. I can't wait for what the next chapters in life hold. I can't wait for you to be there when I start my life with somebody, when I have my kids, when I come to you for answers because I just don't know what to do. But I do know that someday I will be a great mom, because you have taught me how. I know I don't always appreciate you like I should, but you deserve the best. I love you mom! Happy 54th birthday

Always,
Kimberly

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