Dear Mom,

Thanks.

Love,
Your favorite daughter

P.S. You are the softness that I can retreat to, still, when I am upset, angry, sad. You are the voice of reason when I get a wild and crazy idea. You are the giggle at my stupid joke and the roll of the eyes when I pun. You are my best friend that I wish I had recognized when I was younger. Thank you for loving me despite my very real shortcomings.

I love you.