Mother

You gave me life, nurtured and cared for me, and when you felt the time was right, you set me free. Through the years, never once did you complain or wish for the things to be any different. You simply took your life in stride, no question asked, embracing the happy moments along with the sad, accepting all the things for what they were. That was your way.

I didn't always understand or appreciate everything you did. I was a child back then with my own innocent perception of the world. Now as a grown up. I can reflect with such admiration and respect on the wonderful woman and mother you were then and still are today.

You stood with courage to meet the responsibilities that fell upon you, and sacrificed so much for the love of your children. What you have accomplished is more than you will ever realize. When i think of all that you have done for our family and all the love you have so generously poured from your heart, I feel humbled.

There will never be enough gratitude to offer to you or a means to repay you. But my heart will always be filled with the joy of knowing your love. It is the most precious gift I have ever recieved, for it is the one you have so wisely taught me to set free and share with others.

I love you for being a caring person, a remarkable woman, and a exceptional mother. This love that you have given me will forever live within me. I love you ma :)