Happiest of birthdays to my dearest mother. For the 25 years I have known you, I have a reason to admire you.
1. You are the most selfless person I have ever known. You have always put your family before yourself, and for that I have had the most blessed childhood.
2. You have a servant heart. Granddaddy can attest to this – he continues to love you and guide you.
3. Your loyalty is admirable. Even in the toughest of circumstances, your unconditional love has always persevered.
4. You are always willing to listen and comfort. Stepping out of the office to hear me vent or sitting on Facetime for hours – you are always there. Let’s also not forget my freshman year of college…
5. Your outside beauty is a direct reflection of your beauty inside.
6. Your laugh can make anyone smile. I am thankful to share the same cackle as you.
7. Your energy is contagious. We need another family wedding to break out our killer dance moves.
8. Your love for others is powerful. I have never doubted the love you have for your family.
9. Your attention to detail and awareness is incredible. From your detailed coloring to your ability to remember the smallest of details.
10. Your ability to remain strong and courageous is unbreakable. You have been such a strong symbol for our family.
11. You are my rock. My role model. My superhero. My favorite person. Thank you for being you.
12. You encourage me and Mary to chase our dreams. And you’re also our biggest fans.
13. You are a constant light in everyone’s life that you are a part of. From your best friends to your coworkers to your mother, you truly make everyone’s day better just by being there.
14. Your work ethic is impressive. From living your dreams as a teacher to working in the office your father adored, you continue to make a difference.
15. You are the best meow-ma. Moira and Josephine love you!
16. You are an incredible mother, but you are also a best friend. That is rare.
17. You are wise. Your advice can make me feel better in an instant, and I always appreciate your guidance.
18. Your hugs are my favorite.
19. You have set a standard as a mother, and I can only hope that I am half the mother you are when I have children. I know you’ll be the best grandmother.
20. You are so loved. Our family would be incomplete without you.
21. You have pushed yourself out of comfort zone, and it has been a privilege to watch you continue to grow. Let’s book another trip to Italy?
22. You deserve the world. I hope that I can give you that one day.
23. You is kind.
24. You is smart.
25. You is important.
To know you is to love you, and I couldn’t imagine my life without you. Cheers to you!
Xoxo,
Elizabeth
The tears are flowing E! Wonderfully said and all true!