Mother's Day Letter to My Mom

May 8th, 2011

Dear Mom,

Where to begin? Should I start out with thanking you for the many of hours of labor you went through to bring me into this world? Or what about all those diaper changes you did for me (Lord knows I had plenty). I guess I could go ahead and thank you for all those times you got me a mighty kids meal at McDonalds (it was a big deal back then...and still kind of is)! Above all, I want to thank you for being my mom.

I think you have done way more than you think. Yes, you have always taught me what’s wrong and what’s right. You have always helped me in school and motivated me to be whatever I wanted to be. You always chewed me out when I needed it, and you have always comforted me when I needed the most. You have always made sure that I could have the best future possible. I could go on and on of the list of things you have done for me. I truly think that there are a lot of moms who can accomplish just that. But, you’ve done something way more important than any of that. You’ve taught me to love. You’ve taught me to love Jesus.

Because of you, I now know what my future spouse is supposed to look like. And because of you, I now know how I should treat that woman. Words on paper cannot express how much I appreciate you. I used to always ask my self, “How will I know if she’s the right girl or not?” Well, I have finally discovered how I will know...she has to be like you. She has to be as beautiful as you; both inside and out. She has to be as kind as you. She has to be able to be as great of a mother to our future children as you have been to me. And lastly, but most importantly, she has to love like you and love Jesus like you.

I Love You Mom,
Josh