There are a just a handful of future moments that a mom thinks about from the moment her baby is born. Your first day of school, your wedding day and today...the day you graduate from high school. I haven't been thinking too much about today...until today. It's just been sitting there...on the horizon...I could see it in the distance, but chose not to dwell on it. It just hurts a little too much. This is the day that I will let go, just a little bit more...and I know that I have to, I just don't wanna. I want to kick and scream and have a tantrum and wonder "HOW?" How did this moment appear, much quicker than I expected?You have made me proud every moment of every day. Your determination. Your energy. Your drive. Your intelligence. Your loyalty. Your creative spirit. Your beauty. You take my breath away.
One would think that I deserve a pat on the back raising this amazing young woman. But, darling, I can take no credit for who you are. You are who you are in spite of me...you came into this world as a fiery and intense baby, and grew into a dynamic and accomplished young adult.
Life lessons to share? I have plenty, but lately, I feel like I'm learning more from you....you have taught me so much: Be passionate. Be strong. Be kind. Be a good friend. Be a good daughter. Call your mom just because you want to say hello. Snuggle. Be kind to animals. Love your sisters. Learn. Work hard. Love deeply. Laugh at everything. Stay organized. Travel. Smile. Care. Don't take no for an answer.
So on this day, a day that I have been dreading for 18 years and 7 months...please know that I am bursting with pride...I love you. Always.
