My mother came from a family of great wealth.
My mother was the popular girl in high school.
My mother was not encouraged to attend college, but did anyway.
My mother forged her way in a world that was not forgiving to women.
My mother sacrificed some of her dreams to raise a child alone.
My mother helped me build my dreams.
My mother was my fiercest defender.
My mother was my greatest champion.
My mother was my loudest cheerleader.
My mother was my toughest critic.
My mother taught me to love. And hate. And forgive.
My mother gave more of herself than she received in return.
My mother let me make mistakes.
My mother loved me unconditionally.
My mother died to soon.
My mother caused my life's greatest pain.
My mother made me doubt.
My mother made me question my life.
My mother watches over my children.
My mother lives on in them.
I see her when I look in their eyes.
Then, all the pain, doubt, and questions disappear, and only unconditional love and blossoming dreams remain.
