Dear Daughter

Oh, my heart is so happy but aches at times. You are no longer my baby, toddler, or even teenager. You my dear, are a young woman. My time with you has gone in a flash. You know I often say I wish you were still a baby. That's when you needed me most.

I question whether I gave you all you needed. I tried to be the very best mother to you. Of course there are many things I would have done differently, not that I wouldn't do the same things, just differently. Like working. I loved being home with you. I did my best to and think I was very successful in always putting you #1. That was one condition of going to work. My children always came first. There were times when I had to make a choice, and it was never easy, but I did what was needed. It was all for you.

You are all grown up now and it's time for me to let you go. It's also time for you to let go of me. One of the biggest accomplishments a mother can have, is to raise her children to be confident in her self and able to make those difficult decisions. It is such a joy to see you make thoughtful choices, even if some aren't the best. You always pull yourself up and move forward.

As you move forward in your life, I can move forward in mine. You will have so many precious moments in your life, ones that I hope we can share - as mother and daughter.

I will always need you and your love, and I hope you will always need mine.

Love,

Mom

PS. Remember that you finally gave me all I wanted for Christmas: Peace, Love and Happiness!