Mother's Day: Dia de las Madres

I remember a day, not so long ago, when you were afraid of becoming a mother

You were young, inexperienced, and unsure of what was to come

Yet, you did what many could not do, you brought me into this world

You chose to give me life

I thank you for it

You taught me right from wrong, sometimes you believed yourself too harsh

but really, you weren't.

You were not raised in a home filled with love.

Yet, you raised us with a fierce and loyal love, one I am starting to understand

You chose to love freely

I thank you for it.

You held me when I cried, you wiped away my tears.

My scrapes were always kissed, my bruises always cared for

Your kindness and service is ingrained in my head and heart forever

I thank you for it.

You prepared me for the world, I grew up before we both knew it

The drive to college was harder than I would admit

I knew I would miss you terribly, and I didn't want to be that far from home.

You answered the daily phone calls and hid the tears.

Never once did I hear your silent tears as you listened to my mundane college life

You loved me so much, you set me free.

I thank you for it.

Now, I am a mother with a small one of my own.

Did I look at you the way he looks at me?

Did I run into your arms to protect me from the world?

Did you listen to me as 40 billion questions a day with patience?

I know you did.

I know you did.

I thank you for it.

You are 

strong

beautiful

driven 

Your encouragement and belief in me is awe-inspiring

When many thought I would fail, you cheered me on.

The world needs more Mamis like you

You raised me with spunk.

I thank you for it.

You are

courageous

fierce

powerful

I wouldn't trade you for any other person in the world.

I was given to you and you were perfect for me.

A match made in Heaven.

I love you.

I honor you.

Mi querida Mama, la mas linda de todo el mundo. 

Eres una estrella llena de luz para tu familia. 

Te amo.