My Momma

My momma is unlike any other mother I've ever met. She is strong, she is beautiful, and she never takes crap from anyone. And that's just how she raised me. She's taught me to never loose sight of what is important...family, faith, and friends. She raised me to be independent and strong, and because of her I know that I can take care of myself. I have always been more sensitive than my mom, but there are times when I'm so much like her. I may be weak sometimes (and who isn't?) but I'm tough and I am strong there is no question about that.

Me & Momma in Charleston, SC

I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for my mom. I know that no matter what I do in life she will support me and love me. She may not agree with me, but she supports me. She is my inspiration to push on and she makes me believe that everything will be okay. 

Mom in Madison, WI

She is my rock and I know that she will be there for me when I run crying to her. She might not always understand me, and I can't expect her to fully understand me...but I know she tries, and that's all I can really ask for. We might fight sometimes and we argue, but that's because we are so much alike and we but heads, but we always get over it pretty quickly because I know I'm lucky to have her.

Mardi Gras Hat in New Orleans, LA

When I look at other girls and their moms, some seem to have a good connection but nothing like I see with my mom and I. She isn't just my mom, she's my friend too. She always tells me that her job is to be my mom not my friend, but deep down her and I both know she sees herself as my friend too.

Mom in New Orleans, LA

I know she wants whats best for me, and I know she wants to protect me but some things I have to do on my own. I currently live more than 2,000 miles from her and I know she misses me, but she's also excited for me as well. I don't want her to worry about me, because she has raised me right. I might be moved out, and she might feel like she is loosing me...but she could never loose me. I'm always gonna need her. I'm gonna need her when I graduate from college, when I get married, when I have my own children, and for the rest of my life. 

Mom & I in Malibu, CA

My mom doesn't let things bother her, she isn't jealous, and she trusts with her whole heart. I wish I could be like her, and every time I let something bother me my mind races to my momma..."How would she handle this?"

At the Shooting Range with Momma

One day I hope I can be the woman my mom is and I want her to know how much I appreciate her and how grateful I am to have her. She can always make me laugh and we have so many silly moments together. Some girls I know don't even have a mom and my heart breaks for them because I can't imagine life without my mom. 

Hiking in Malibu, CA

She can be harsh, and she can be tough, but she has a great heart and I know she doesn't want to be thought of as the bad guy. People judge my mom off of what they first think of her, but how is that fair? They don't see her cry after getting her heart broken, or smile when her daughter comes home after being away for so long, they never see the emotions because they don't know her, and some don't even give her a chance.

Charleston, SC

I love my mom so much, and I regret not telling her more often how much she means to me. My mom and I used to do so many things together, like go to movies, or hang out, or go shopping....but now that I'm older we don't do as much of that stuff anymore because I'm not at home as much as I used to be. And I miss it...I know it's because I'm getting older and I'm busier with friends and school, but I want my mom to know that I have time for her too, and I love her. 

Boone Hall Plantation, SC

At times I know my mom feels like I'm pulling away from her, shutting her out, and that I never include her in my life, but she needs to know that it isn't anything she has done. I might be going through something, or I might just be tired and stressed. And I know that that's no excuse and I'm trying to work on that. 

Mom Adding to the Rock Wall in AZ

My mom is far from perfect, but who would want that anyway? My moms imperfections make her who she is, and I wouldn't want her to be anyone else. She is my family and you can't pick them, my family might be a bit crazy, but I love them because of that. 

 My Senior Prom

My mom accepts me for who I am and never expects me to do anything or be anyone I'm not. She trusts me and I trust her, and she knows I'm not like other people my age.

Momma in AZ

Whenever I have had problems with anything or anyone she's always there to tell me how beautiful I am inside and out. She gave me the confidence I never had. I never used to think of myself as beautiful, just an average regular girl. But she taught me that beauty isn't what people look like, it's what's in their hearts. If you have a beautiful heart, then you are a beautiful person. 

My Senior Prom

Mom, I love you and I always will.

Mother's Day in Malibu, CA

This one's for you momma.