Lately I’ve been missing you every single day…
and I just wanted you to know what I saw:
You were there when I took my first steps,
And went unsteadily across the floor.
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,
Until my steps took me out the door...
You worried “is he ok?"
Is there more you could have done?
As I walk the paths of my unknown
you wondered "where has my child gone?"
Where I am is where you have led me,
with your special love you showed me the way,
to believe in myself and the decisions I make,
and to give me freedom enough…
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day
And where I go you can be sure,
in spirit you shall never be alone.
For where you are is what matters most to me,
because to me that will always be home...
As I look back on my life
I find myself wondering.....
Did I remember to thank you
for all that you have done for me?
For all of the times you were by my side
caring me when I was sick,
to cheer me when I was down,
to help me celebrate my successes
and accept my defeats?
Or for instilling me the value of hard work,
good judgement, courage, honesty, and love?
The values you've taught, the care you've given,
and the wonderful love you've shown,
have enriched my life in more ways
than you can imagine, and I can count.
I wonder if I've ever thanked you for the simple things...
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times, we’ve shared?
The tears, discussions, and bad times, we’ve shared?
If I have forgotten to express my gratitude
For any of these things,
I am thanking you now....
and I am hoping that you've known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated.
Mather, for all these years
I’m sure you’ve had a heart
full of worries and fears but
also full of hopes and dreams
and special longings of your own.
That takes a lot of love, mom
I understand that now
and I hope you realize
how much I missed you…
How much I thank you….
How much I love you….
And how much I wish you happiness!!
