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To Whom it May Concern,
I'm not really sure what is going on. I have no idea how I got here or why. All I do know is that every day I am getting a little bigger. Each moment, I am getting a little stronger.
And that is because of you.
You see, everything I am is because of you and the choices you make.
When you eat, I eat. When you sleep, I am busy growing. Funny how that works.
My life is dependent on you. And the sad part is I don't even know your name.
I have never even seen your face. But from time to time, I will hear your voice. It sings "Take it or Leave It," by the Rolling Stones. And I can tell you are singing to me.
Although you haven't seen me yet, I can tell that you love me. It's a wonderful feeling. I sure hope there is more of that out there where you are. And if all goes well, I will be seeing you soon.
To Whom it May Concern,
Today I finally got the chance to see your face. Not very clearly -- because I don't see too well just yet.
But I was able to feel your touch. And your what your kisses are like upon my forehead.
I must admit, I kind of like it here in your arms. I've had time to think these last three-quarters of the year. I do think, you know? I am a person after all. You just couldn't see me yet.
I now understand the "why." Why I am here. I was sent because you needed someone to love. And I will do my best to be that person. You seem so happy to have me. I hope I won't disappoint you.
To Whom it May Concern,
I appreciate how you are taking care of me. Now that I can see your face more clearly, I really like your smile. It seems like you don't smile very much except for when you look at me. So I can tell that I am making you happy. I hope I can continue to do that for you. And I honestly can tell when you aren't very happy with me. Like the times when I cry. I am sorry about that. But I can't convey to you any other way when I am hungry or when I need some dry clothes or when I hurt. I cannot tell you when I'm tired and just want to go to sleep. Please don't get mad when I cry. I promise I would talk if I could.
But I do like rocking in this chair. And I love the formula you spend hours preparing on the stove. I am not really sure just who you are yet. But I can tell that you love me.
To Whom it May Concern,
Every day I am growing more and more. Again, that is because of you. You have turned your entire life upside down just for me.
We sing. We sway. We rock in our chair. We eat. We play peek-a-boo. I am even starting to become more independent. Learning to walk, trying to feed myself.
You keep telling me to call you "mama." But I am unable to find my voice just yet. But that must be what your name is. So, I will practice. Given all that you do for me every single day and throughout the entire night when I can't sleep, it should be the very first word I say.
Dear Mama,
I finally learned how to say it. You are so proud of me. I will have to start learning more words so I can tell you what I want and what I need so you can stop guessing. But until I do, you are still right there. Trying your best to always decipher what I am struggling with.
Dear Mommy,
I can't believe you are doing this all by yourself. Taking care of me and my brother. It must be hard having to work 12 hours every day, then coming home to cook dinner for us. You still make sure we have clean clothes and a kept house. You still come to our school programs and make sure we have everything we need while you go without. Thank you for being so good to us.
Dear Mom,
I know sometimes I talk back to you. Disregard anything you have to say. I'm a teenager who thinks they're right all the time. I believe you know absolutely nothing because you are just "old." And that I am wise beyond my years.
Yet, my choices often fail me. My decisions bring only misery. But still, you are there. Loving me even when you are angry. I remember there was a time when I said I hope to never disappoint you. But I do. I can see it on your face. That face I longed to see the entire time you carried me. I know you only want to spend time with me. Teach me things like how to cook. But I don't want bothered with trivial stuff like that. I'm content being locked in my bedroom.
Dear Mother,
I am grateful for the way you are with my children. I can see the love you have for them -- going out of your way to please them. Dropping everything in a heartbeat if I need help. Even giving me the last two dollars to your name. I cannot think of a time when I needed you and you weren't there. Ever. I will try to do the same for my boys. I had a pretty good role model.
Dear Mom,
I can see how you much you love your great-grandson. The hours you spend cooking a meal that will be over with in 10 minutes. But you need those 10 minutes. Because they are the moments you get to see him. And still, you are there for me -- no matter the reason. Still giving me those two dollars -- even when you don't have it to give. Still coming over when I need you. Still trying to make everything all right. You have never asked for anything in return. Ever. You were just being a mother. And that's what mothers do. At least they should. I'm not really sure how I got here. Here, as in having you as the mother God chose for me. But I do know why I am here. And it isn't so you can have someone to love.
It is so I could.
Thank you for giving your life to me and for loving me continuously. Remember when I said I hoped there would be more of that kind of love out here where you are like how you loved me before I was even born? In the 52 years I have been here ... there isn't.
There is nothing more beautiful than a mother's love. Happy Mother's Day.