To my mother

Mom,

How do you thank someone that puts their life on hold so you can get your own together?

I don't know if I know anyone else as loving and selfless as you. You tell me I'm the best mom.. but it's only because I got to learn from the best.

I want you to know how truly and deeply appreciative we are of you and all you have done for Jeremy, Evie, Jack and I the past 3 weeks (and the past almost 31 years for me). Taking so much time off from work to be here for me at one of the most uncertain, scary, emotional and stressful times in my life.. how do I thank you for that? From cleaning, to cooking, to helping Jeremy food shop.. coffee runs, ordering dinner so we didn't have to cook.. doing laundry, countless dishes.. waking up with my screaming girl at ungodly hours day in and day out.. staying at Children's and waking up every 2 hours with Jack so I could go home to be with my baby girl get sleep (sleep that you yourself weren't getting).. staying at my house and not going home once to be here to play with, bathe, feed, care, love and nurture my daughter when I couldn't be here to do it.. how do I thank you for that?

You have been there for my family and I in every which way a mother can be there for her kids.. and grand babies. To say I am at a loss for a way to say thank you would be an understatement... There is no gesture grand enough and no word strong enough to begin to describe the gratitude and love I hold for you in my heart. So I will spend everyday of the rest of my life making sure you feel the love and appreciation you so deserve.

You are amazing. I am a better daughter, mother and person because I have you in my life. And my kids are so lucky to have you as their Grandrea!!

I love you more.
xo Rissa