Dear Mother (part II),

[Mellabopper]

Dear Mom,
I just wanted to write to you and tell you how much I love you and how sorry I am for doing all of the things I have done that have hurt you. I'm sorry for lying to you about what I'm doing and where I'm going sometimes. I'm sorry for lying even about little things or not being able to tell you everything that is important to me. I'm sorry for being impatient, unthankful, and, well, a pain in the ass sometimes. I'm sorry for not respecting you as much as I should have and for not realizing that you would (and still will) do anything for me. I'm sorry for taking for granted how great of a family we have and how happy of a childhood I had. I'm sorry for the times I didn't say thank you when you gave up your day to accommodate mine. And for all of the things you have given up for me. I'm sorry I said mean things to you when I was little. I didn't know what I was saying then. I know I used to tell you I hated you when I didn't get my way. I couldn't imagine how that must have felt. I'm sorry for all of the fights we had and for all of the times I made you cry because I was stubborn.
But I must say, mom, that you brought me up just as I would have liked. You taught me to respect. You instilled values into me. You made me be proud of who I am and to always keep trying. You showed me that hard work really pays off. You always wanted the best for me and I'm glad you pushed me to do my best - not only for you and dad, but also for me. You saw how important it was to keep me on the right track and to get a good education. Even when I doubted you or myself, you would always stand strong. You always made me think that I could be just as good as any man (I STILL BELIEVE THIS BECAUSE IT IS TRUE!). You taught me to demand respect from others, and while I did not realize all of these things, they are slowly unfolding as I go throughout life.
You taught me to look at every situation as a learning experience. You said once that every situation is a stepping stone, not a stumbling block. I'm just now starting to see what you mean by that.
But most of all mom, I waned to say thank you for everything and that I love you.
Love,
Melissa
1-22-02
[ 23 January 2002: Message edited by: Mellabopper ]

 

[hiroshi]

mella, in the few times we've been able to kick it.. alls i gotta say is I have no doubt that your mother is proud of you, you've already achieved more then I will probably ever be able to in my life.. and i hope you never lose those ambitions..
(and come back and party with me dammit !!!)
=)

 

[ice-9]

now that you have written it...will you give it to her?

[ 23 January 2002: Message edited by: ice-9 ]

 

[E-girl]

i wrote a letter very VERY similar to this to my mom once, but i never gave it to her. its hard, knowing there are a lot of things about me that i will never be able to tell her. i hope that you find the courage to send her this someday. maybe i will too.

 

[Aja909]

 

[Sweetpea]

I can imagine writing one to my mom as well as receiving one from a child -so touching both ways
[ 23 January 2002: Message edited by: Sweetpea ]

 

[harraser]

hmmmm Ive always wanted to tell my mum how greatfull I am for all shes done....I can never seem to say it tho.nice feeling mella,show it to her,if you find it embarasing then just leave it somewhere she'll see it and go out....or if you dont live at home then send it to her,itll scare you shitless sending it but itll be worth it.

 

[Crowe]

 

[Dagny]

There is no doubt in my mind that the relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most difficult, and potentially most rewarding, relationships in the world. I remember the day I told my mother that I was sorry for so much... that was a great day for us. And I'm glad that we were able to have that day, because no matter where we are right now, we still have that.
Beautiful words, Mel. You are a woman that any mother can be proud of, and I feel that by writing this, you're showing us that your mom is one of those mothers.