Mom, I am the Lucky One

Mom, I am the lucky one because I had the privilege of being your daughter.

I am the lucky one because you wrapped me in love, warmth, and safety from the moment I entered the world.

I am the lucky one because you were my strongest advocate and loudest cheerleader.

I am the lucky one because you accepted me as I was and never asked for anything more.

I am the lucky one because you were always there with a smile to share in my joy and a shoulder to cry on during hardships.

I am the lucky one because I learned kindness, grace, and strength from the example you showed.

I am the lucky one because you made me feel like every ordinary thing I did was extraordinary.

I am the lucky one because I get to carry the best of you with me. Your heart. Your character. Your life. Your light.

Mom, I will always be the lucky one because I had YOU. My mother, my mentor, my advocate, my confidant, and my forever guiding light.

I am - and will always - be the luckiest.