Thanking the greatest person in my life

I would like to dedicate today’s entry to the greatest person in my life. She has been there for me through thick and thin. At times I didn’t deserve her to even acknowledge me. She is a beautiful, smart, intelligent woman who I can’t thank enough. I am proud to call this person, my mother.
Growing up being the oldest of three children and being the only girl, my mom and I bumped heads a lot. I use to blame all my problems on her, where in fact it I should have been blaming myself. As a little girl I use to enjoy the small things she did for me. My favourite was when we use to lay in bed on a Sunday morning and she would play with my hair. Still now as an adult when I feel my life going crazy I will climb into bed with her and just lay there in silence, while she plays with my hair.
When I became a teenager we started to fight. Fight over everything. I would just yell at her and treat her like shit. When people ask me if I have any regrets, my biggest is all the pain I caused her. Not telling my mom that she is great.
I know that some people will debate that their mothers are the greatest mother in the world. But in my world my mom is. Even now it still brings tears to my eyes to know all the hurt that I caused her and I will live the rest of my life making it up to her. Not only is she my mother, she is my best friend. We share laughter, tears and everything in between.

Mom ,
Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate everything you have done for Riley and me. There were times I know that you wish you could have just run away. Now in your `special year` I would like to acknowledge everything you have done for me. I know I made it very hard for you to love me at times. Even at our worst you stood next to me. And for that I love you.
Sincerely Your Daughter, Stacey