My Mother's Day Letter.

With Mother's Day approaching this weekend, it's given me a perfect time to sit and reflect on the amazing Mom I have in my life, because without her we would have all crumbled so long ago.

So here's my little 'Thank You'.

Dear Mom,

On this Mother's Day it's easy to thank you for all the ways you've been the rock of our family these last 3.5 years, but I think this Mother's Day we should go back a bit farther- because you've really been the rock of our family far before Dad's diagnosis. 

Thank you Mom for your constant love and support, for listening to me cry in college when I got my first failing grade, and reminding me that you are proud when we do our best, you just weren't sure if that was my best. By the way, you may have been right. (I still blame Hurricane Harry's)

Thank you Mom for teaching me that a good glass of wine can make any evening just a little bit better, especially when you're sharing that wine with family and friends. And thank you for constantly reminding me to "stay in control"...although I'm not sure why you keep doing that. ;)

Thank you Mom for allowing me live with you and Dad following his diagnosis, for allowing me take Dad to treatments, yell at insurance companies for you, and witness the true strength of both you and Dad throughout this journey. You've both inspired me in ways that words can't even begin to describe. 

Thank you Mom for showing me that having faith in a journey that feels so incredibly broken can help you through some of the darkest of times. And this same faith can help you truly appreciate the small things in life.

And thank you for being such an incredible friend to each of us girls, for being the one we call when all seems to be going wrong, and the first one we call when we have something to celebrate. You always seem to find the right words to say to help us through each day. 

So on this Mother's Day, know that you are so very loved for all that you do for each of us and that we are so proud to call you "Mom", and most importantly "friend".

Love, 

Your Favorite Daughter (ok just kidding...but seriously)

Whitney