Dearest Momma,

I want to thank you for being a totally amazing Momma. You truly are. And I realize it more and more as the days go by. I am so blessed that you are not only a brilliant mom, but an awesome friend as well. ... I know you’ve worried at times that you’ve made mistakes, but firstly, all parents make mistakes. And secondly, you and Dad have both been so good at apologizing when you’ve been wrong, and taking time to explain and talk things out when either of us had been wrong. That’s one of the many things I have learned from you guys. And a very vital thing at that! So thank you, Mom! Thank you for doing the best anyone could ever do. Thank you for taking so much time with me. Thank you for giving me room to grow. Thank you for leading me to Jesus’ feet. Thank your for being my friend. Thank you for being such a beautiful example of what a mother should be. Thank you for admitting your faults, and in turn teaching me to do the same. Thank you for not compromising and settling for the easier route. Thank you for teaching me to be a pioneer. Thank you for the freedom to be who God called me to be and to go where He’s called me to go. Thank you for not letting ME settle for anything less than God’s best. Thank you for your precious hands – the hands that rubbed my back stroked by face, wiped my tears, disciplined me, held me. I love you, Momma!

Sincerely, Sharnessa