With Love to You, Mother
I've changed a lot throughout my life,
always learning a little more about myself
and the world around me.
The challenges were interesting
and sometimes overwhelming,
but I always believed in myself enough
to get me through the hard times.
One of the things
that I've come to know now,
after all those changes,
is that I never once doubted
whether you'd be there for me
if I needed you.
And there were many times
when I did need you,
and you were there.
When I was headstrong and defiant,
you watched me strive for my independence,
knowing life's lessons are best learned
through personal experience.
When I was self-centered,
you watched me discover on my own
a broader outlook on life.
I came to understand life on my own terms
and to appreciate you even more
by the example you set
and the lifestyle you've lived.
Having your unconditional love in my life
has made me feel secure and loved,
and that is the greatest gift
any parent could ever give. ››
