To My Mom

Mami, te quiero mucho. Pero la cosa es, aunque yo te amo demasiado, quisiera que fueras mejor madre. Eres mejor ahora, pero porque no fuiste mejor antes? Porque me hisiste tanto daño cuando era pequeña? Me has dañado permanentemente, y ahora soy una persona que no puede gritar sin llorar. No puedo discutir sin lágrimas. No puedo decirle “no” a nadie. Ahora, por ti, soy una persona débil. Se que todo lo que quieras hacer es convertirme en una mujer fuerte, pero has hecho lo opuesto. Me has hecho en una mujer débil, una mujer con miedo, y especialmente una mujer con odio. Te amo, y agradezco todo el sacrificio que hiciste de venir a este país. Hiciste el sacrificio de cruzar el desierto, y lo hiciste con mucha fuerza, y lo hiciste por mi. Pero porque no me trataste con amor? Me trataste con fuerza y resentimiento, eso no era amor. Porque me dijiste que cada vez que me pegabas era “con amor”? Cada vez que me golpeabas era un golpe mas a nuestra relación. Ahora que estoy en la universidad, trabajando para ser buena estudiante, has notado que no te llamo? No te pregunto sobre tu día. No quiero hablar contigo. Por que tu no quieras hablar conmigo cuando yo lo necesitaba. Ahora las dos tenemos consecuencias a causo de tu tratamiento. Entiendo que así te trataban tus padres, pero dime: despues de eso, cuanto los amabas?

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Thank you, and I love you

Dear Mom,

You’ve taught me everything. I don’t really think I’ve appreciated you enough. As I’m getting older, I’m realizing everything you’ve done for me, and I don’t think I could ever repay you. You’ve taught me how to be independent, and you’ve also taught me how to become a crazy animal lover. I feel like I’ve also taught you how to become an animal lover too. For years I would bug you for a dog even though you hated the idea of a dog, and of course the year before I leave for college I make the promise to you “if you get me a dog, I’ll stay home for college to take care of it.” Well… fast forward five years, we have a dog and I’m 2 hours away from home. But I think Rosie has brought us closer as a family, she’s been there for you when I couldn’t be because of class or work or traffic. I’m glad you have her (I’m also glad I at least had a year with Rosie so I could train her because all you’ve done since I’ve left is gotten her fat – we’ll talk about that later). But you still amaze me, you have taught me that there’s more in life than work, work, work. You come home from work, make dinner for us, and still plan things for us to do. You’ve taken me on so many adventures, and though I may seem miserable at the time – they end up being some of the best memories.

I also want to take the time right now to say I’m sorry for being a pain in the butt as a kid. Yeah, this will be the only time I apologize for this so soak it up. Erin and I would fight till no end when we were younger, and I can’t even imagine how insane you were probably going because of us. Then our fighting would end up with me screaming and slamming my door, but you know I’d like to say those temper tantrums were just my way of saying I love you. Because I do love you, though I may not say it much (because I’m not a lovey dovey person – also got that from you), I want you to know I do.

Love,

Amy

P.S. Stop feeding Rosie part of your dinner because I know that’s what you’re doing right now as you read this. She’s going on a diet when I get home.


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The Right Words Don’t Exist

Dear Mom,

I was thinking about this the other day, the power and importance of a strong bond between mother and child. I see the pain in your eyes when you remember your mom. You look just like her. It is clear that she meant the world to you, and vise versa. The heartache you must feel on a daily basis is unimaginable and I’m terrified of the day that I have to feel the same pain, but if I’ve learned anything from you, I know I will always stay strong and keep you with me wherever I go, always.

Everything I am, every single fiber of my being, has come from you. I’ve never met a more caring, respectful, thoughtful, down-to-earth and empathetic person in my life. I’m more than lucky to be able to call that person my own mother. You’re the light that shines for me in the dark, the umbrella I desperately need in the pouring rain, and the blanket that keeps me warming in the freezing nights. You’ve had a greater affect on this world and the people you interact with than you’ll ever know.

Your battle with cancer was the scariest time of my life, and undoubtedly the most terrifying of yours, but you were so strong through the whole thing. I’ll always remember sitting up at night with you watching Bob Ross, soaking up the fact that we’re lucky enough to even experience this beautiful life in the first place. It tried to kick you down but you pushed through and came out on top. I learn so much from you every day, and I know you’re no stranger to adversity and challenges, but the way you always conquer them and make the best of everything will inspire me forever.

I wish I could say more, but frankly the right words don’t exist to explain how I truly feel. I love you endlessly,

Tyler

To my Mom

Dear Mom,

I am so grateful for everything that you have done for me the last few weeks (and my whole life, haha). You coming to Fredericksburg two weeks ago really made me feel so much better going into the second week of school. I am so excited to see you in a few weeks so we can talk about all of our plans for the next few weeks. I am so excited to see you and the boys for the wedding coming up. Lots of family time will be good for us.

I love you!

Macey

Mommy Dearest!

In case I have not said it enough, Thank you. You have been there for me from the beginning, and you continue to be a positive, supportive force in my life. I have tried to imagine a time in my life when you were not there with a ready smile or that look. You know the one. The one that says, “Girl, you must be out of your mind.” I laugh at that but recognize, even then, your eyes are warm and shine with hope and truth, and love – the unconditional kind. The kind that fills you to the point of being so full that love spills on to others. I feel loved, know love, and have the capacity to love others. Mom, in case I have not said it enough, I love you.

To My Mom

This assignment (4 stars) asks you to write a letter to your mom in Spanish. I will translate at the end. Ama, Esta semana elige una tarea que dice que le esbribes una carta a tu mama. Pense que era una buena idea. Espero que te guste y que no llores porque se que lloras … Continue reading “To My Mom”

Dear Mom, Thank You For Teaching Me to Love the 80’s (4 stars)

Dear Mom,

I can’t thank you enough for the amount of love and joy you have given me. You are my best friend, my role model, the first person I go to when I’m upset, and the person that I always call just to tell you how much I miss you and random things that I did during the day. One of the things that I am so appreciative of is that you taught me to love all cultures and decades. You were a teenager in the 80’s and you definitely loved to tell me all about it. Whether it was listening to some of our favorite songs of the 80’s like Hurts So Good, Jack& Diane, Man in the Mirror, or 9 to 5 because we love Dolly Parton. You taught me the fashion of the 80’s, the classic 80’s movies that we still watch today, and you introduced me to the games and technology that was used in the 80’s. I remember bringing up certain objects or games to my friends and them having no clue what it was. I can’t put into words how thankful I am for that. You made me appreciate a decade that I wasn’t even alive for. You made life about so much more than what I can see and that has helped me throughout my life. You are an amazing woman, a mom who loves her children better than we could have ever imagined. Someone who always puts her family first even when you’re struggling. Thank you for the continuous love and support you have given me even after I moved on to college. You will forever be my Momma and I will forever be your baby girl, much love. P.S.- Give the puppies lots of kisses from me.

Dear Mama,

you are my rock, my heart and my purpose to succeed in life. The sacrifice you endured and still endure to put my sister and I through our schooling to have a brighter future than you is my reason to never give up, as you never give up on us. I tell you only a couple more years and I will be taking care of you, and you can finally rest from those hard and long work days that physically exhausts you. I promise to make you proud, and I can’t wait for the day I get to repay you and more for everything you have given me. You are my sunshine mama, and I admire your kindness, strength, and humility. Te amo por siempre, 

Love, Diana

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Letter to My Mom

Dear Mama,

Thank you for the countless hours you spend doing everything from making my lunch to making sure you’re there when I need a shoulder to cry on. You have always been my number one supporter throughout everything I do in life. You love me unconditionally, even when I am being the absolute worst. There is nothing I could do to repay you for all you’ve done for me.

I’m sure having a child with Type 1 diabetes was not in your plan but you sure as hell have raised me to be the best version of myself, despite having this condition. I can’t thank you enough for all the late night finger pricks, as I’m sure you have not had a full nights sleep since I was 2. I know I get mad at you for constantly reminding me to take care of my diabetes, but deep down I know you are just doing it out of love and the fact you want me to be healthy and feel good. I could go on and on about how much you have done for me in relation to my diabetes, because you really are my rock.

I am so thankful that I got to have you as my mother because I would not be the person I am today without you. You are the most caring, patient, and loving person I know. You have shown me what a good mother should be and I hope to be that mother for my kids one day. I am so excited to have children for the sole reason I know how good of a grandmother you are going to be. I am so thankful to know that my kids will have the best grandmother in the whole world so when they don’t feel like they can talk to me, they can come to you.

My friends at school always talk about how the dread going home and being with their family and I was always confused when they said those things because I always look forward to the time I get to spend with you and Daddy, even when I get angry or we fight,

I am so thankful that every time I pushed you away and made you feel un-wanted and un-loved that you stayed. There were so many times that you could have walked away or acted towards me the way I treated you, but you didn’t. You continued to love me and have compassion with me despite it all.

This letter is all over the place, but you know as well as I do, that’s just who I am. To finish off this letter I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you and tell you that you are my role model. I hope to be half the women that you are when I’m grown. You have made sure to fill my life with as much joy as possible and give me everything I could ever want or need. You have truly become my best friend in this past year and I know I’ve already said this a million times in this letter but I’m unbelievably grateful to call you my mom.

I love you.

Samantha Rae

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Letter to My Mom in the 80’s

Dear Mom,

I am writing this letter to you in the 80’s. You are currently graduating high school soon and going on to college. I want you to remember some things that you have always made sure I remember since I’ve come to college. First thing is to love yourself, because if you can’t love yourself fully, how can someone else eve begin to love you. Second, don’t take yourself to seriously- in other words who cares what people think. And lastly, always look at both sides of every situation. It is impossible for someone to understand your perspective and viewpoint if you can’t understand theirs.

Lesson number one- the age that you are right now, 18-20, is just younger than I am now. Let me tell you mom, it took me a long time to accomplish this first lesson. Learning to love myself was something that honestly some people never do. Doing this took a lot of self-reflection and realizing what I really want in life, as well as, in a partner. As you are leaving high school and going into college you probably have a boyfriend. A piece of advice, end it before college because you will meet lots of new people there. Also, when it comes to love please please please be single in January of 1993 and make sure you go to Rooney’s bar to play pool with a really cool guy named Lenny, I hear he’s a pretty nice guy.

Lesson number two- College is all about the time in your life where you’re supposed to find you way and find your pathway. Join some clubs and put yourself out there. I know I have since I’ve been at college and its the best thing I could’ve ever done. The 80’s and early 90’s seem like such a fun time so live it up girl. Dance on that bar, make that somewhat funny joke, or where that new fashion forward look. Whatever it may be do it for you and don’t care what others might say or think.

Lesson number three- Playing devil’s advocate is such an important lesson that you have drilled into my head. You would make me so mad sometimes because all I wanted was for you to be on my side. At the time it felt like you didn’t care about my side, but now I have realized that you only cared about my side, but I couldn’t even fully understand my side without looking at the other side. This has trained me because now I am able to look at both sides of my situations. Without getting so irritated by this lesson when I was younger I would not be as mature as I am now in confrontational situations.