Dear Mom,
You have always been there for me no matter how big or small the situation. God only knows all the times my teenage years woke you from sleep at two in the morning. Thank heaven those days are gone!! But even when I knew I was wrong I knew I could always count on you to be on my side. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Instilling in me all of life’s lessons including giving back. I will never forget when we volunteered for Toys for Tots and how that little task made me feel so good. Nobody can compare to your gracious and outgoing attitude in everything and everyone you encounter in life. You make people want to be better themselves just by your presence. Some of us just need a little Deirdre motivation in our lives. I just want you to know that you are the inspiration and the light that this world needs. You have always put Brittany and I first with our passions and I am so grateful but now it is your time. Enjoy your life, don’t hold back and live like you have wings!!! My wish is for everyone to have someone that just a little resembles you in their life. I know sometimes I give you a hard time and that you worry about where I am in my life right now but you don’t have to worry because you are my mother. You are my motivation even when I don’t want you to be … haha! You have taught me to be strong, resilient, confident, kinda and smart and everything that you are and everything you stand for. I love you with all of my heart and I hope one day I will be half the mother you are to me!
Merry Christmas Mom,
Danielle
December 2008
Age: 19