Dear Mom,
Happy 64th birthday! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you more than any words can ever say. You were a remarkable woman and I wish that I had appreciated that more while you were with me. This is the first time since you left that I will actually be celebrating your birthday instead of sitting alone crying. While I can't promise there won't be tears tonight, I imagine they will be tears of joy rather than sadness. One of the hardest things to come to terms with is that you will not be here to help with Ava, to give advice (wanted or not) on parenting, and to just knock some sense into me. You are my inspiration and I hope I can be half the person you were. I love you more than any words can ever express and I hope I am making you proud.
Love forever,
M
