Mother

DEAR MOM
You have been my source of strength through my whole life.
When troubles knocked me to the ground, you stood beside me and picked me up.
You never left my side, no matter the path I was following.

I am who I am today because of your example of faith in our loving
Heavenly Father.
You taught me the most important things about life and our journey on this earth.

I will never forget the times when you would lay in bed with me and read "Saddle Shoes Blues" or American Girl novels.  And when you would put huge curlers in my hair every night.  The times you let me watch you cook in the kitchen, and let me lick the beaters and the bowl while you baked!  You always let me massage your feet and paint your toe nails.  You put up with me and my friends being loud and obnoxious in public and at home and always encouraged these good friendships.
When you would take the time to help, listen, and council me.
Those moments have been so precious to me.

I know you may never agree with the choices I have made in my life.
But knowing that you understand and are there for me no matter what
 has blessed my life abundantly.

You are a true example to so many of how to be a
MOTHER & FRIEND