Unappreciative

So today was my mom's birthday and man, I have an AWESOME mom. I feel bad because sometimes I say things I don't mean and don't always show that I appreciate her in the best of ways. I wouldn't be able to make it through college, life or anything without her. She pushed me to complete high school when it wasn't challenging enough and did her research to find me Winfree, which was the perfect solution. So why is my mom so cool?

-During a VERY difficult part of my life, she risked her job and made sure she was there for me every day and brought me my friends and our close family friends to encourage me while I dealt with things.

-She hates flying yet flew here for my Phi Theta Kappa induction, to sit there with me while I went through my very painful tonsilectomy (and talked to the cashier for me when I couldn't speak! I think she enjoyed the break from talking lol) and for my college graduation which was important to me since I couldn't have done it without her!

-Recently I ordered a necklace from my aunt who is an Avon consultant. Mom also ordered me mascara. Why? Because she knew I was running out before I did (and sure enough, the tube is getting low!) and ordered me a tube so I didn't panic when I ran out.

-She has supported me (with her own opinions) through every decision of mine. As far out as they sometimes were. And she understood that I needed to experience things on my own and learn life's lessons.

-Her cooking!

-The influence she has on my life. My mom gets her hair done, puts make up on and wears jeans everywhere yet.... she's a tomboy in the sense that she loves the outdoors and does things that boys would typically do (like feeding trantulas to chickens as a kid!). Sound familiar? I'm super girly yet love being a firefighter and I am excited about becoming a paramedic!

And there is so much more.... And I can't forget, she stays up until 10:30p her time to make sure I get to talk to her on my way home so that she can be sure I stay awake. We talk 3 times at least a day, she's truly my best friend.

So Mom, you may not know it by my actions but we're working on that. I truly love you and appreciate all you do for me. I appreciate that you are there for me when no one else is and understand me. Can't wait to see you August 5th!