A Daughter's Love...
Dear Mom,
Last week I read a story about the ways mothers and daughters communicate and it inspired me to write this letter to you. First, I want you to know how proud I feel to be your daughter. It seems that as much as I love you
Mothers are always seen as the strongest ones, the ones who protect their daughters from all dangers.
But, I know, Mothers are best, Right?
All my life, you have bern watching over me attentively. Sometimes I have happily accepted your advices, and most of the times I have replied with a grunt.
But dear Mom, it doesn't mean I don't ever want you to advice me. Being your daughter, I have always been realising how essential it is for me, that you always remain as a part of my life. It is not only on Mother's Day or your birthday that I want to express my gratitude towards you because I feel that each day is mother's day. When i can't even spend a single day without your help and support, how can just one day be enough for me to thank you for all that you do for me. It's not the one day out of the year, but each day is a beautiful opportunity for me to show you how grateful I am. Each day as I grow older, I don't just wish to become like you, but I want to be You. Words are never enough to show how much I love you. And no thanksgiving can ever express the depth of my gratitude.
Thank You For Your Unconditional Love And Friendship
You are my best friend and you always have been. I've seen your love when you attended my sporting events, posted on Facebook about how proud you are of me and when you comforted me at times that life became a little too tough to handle. Not to mention, you have shown me how to love others and how to love them well.
Thank You For Showing Me Grace When I Didn't Deserve It
Perhaps it is easier for me to take my frustrations out on you than anyone else in this world because you love me limitlessly and unconditionally. There were times when I was a total brat to you; I was rude, selfish and unkind. Still, you loved me anyway, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Thank You For Giving Me Everything
You never told me no and I appreciate that generosity. I know kids can be expensive and demanding.
From supporting me emotionally through my awkward middle school days, to sacrificing your personal time after your long days at work to talk me through my problems when no one else cared, to supporting me financially through college, you have always been there.
You have sacrificed so much in order to give me a better life than you had when you were a kid.
Thank You For Always Believing In Me
Life has been difficult and there have been times when I've felt like giving up, when things were not going my way. Each time, you were there to remind me of my worth as a human being.
You encouraged me to keep reaching for the unreachable and never settle for anything less than I deserved. No matter how bizarre my dreams were — you always told me to go after what would make me happy.
As I get older, I realize more and more how much you have done for me and continue to do every day.
Even though our lives are very different, I hope that you are proud of me. Maybe what I am trying to say in this letter is that I would like to get to know you as a woman and for you to get to know me as the same. Yes, we will always be mother and daughter and for that I am grateful.
Would you like to have tea with me?
I love you!
Your daughter
Even the smallest note can convey love...remember it's the thought that counts
To my beautiful daughter,
I was watching a television show about mother/daughter relationships on Mother’s Day and thought I would write you a letter to tell you a few things that you might not know. First, I hope you know that I love you very much. You have grown into such a strong, intelligent, and beautiful woman and I find myself in such awe each time we see each other. Yet I also find myself at a loss as to what to say to you. How do I tell you these things? What would I possibly have to talk to you about that might be interesting to you? You have gone so far in your life and I am…well, I’m your Mom. Yes, I have my life and work yet at the end of the day, I am your Mom. And so I find myself talking to you about the only things I know to talk about – making sure you are safe and eating, sleeping, and saving money. I really want to know you. How does one “do friendship” with her grown daughter? I’m willing to learn but am not sure you would want to be friends with your old Mom.
I hope you know how proud I am of you. I remember the day you were born just like it was yesterday. You were the most beautiful baby ever! I was terrified to bring you home. You were so tiny and helpless. Would I be a good enough Mom? Would I be able to meet your needs and raise you right? When you were young, I would quietly sneak into your room just to watch you sleep. You are so special and I am often at a loss to tell you how much I love you. I wonder if you know the joy you have brought to my life. Do you know that I still worry that you will realize all my flaws and think less of me? Do you know that when I see that “Oh mother!” look on your face, I still cringe to think of what you must be thinking of me?
You were and still are the most wonderful daughter a mother could ask for. I guess what I am trying to say in this letter is that I would like for us to get to know each other as women. Yes, we will always be mother and daughter. Yet I find myself longing to be your friend and you mine. Perhaps if we could somehow find a way to talk about our lives more, listen to the other more, and maybe give ourselves to the other more – maybe we could begin to figure out this mother/daughter friendship question together.
Would you like to have cookies too with me?
I love you,
Mom
