For as long as I can remember
she has been by my side
to give me support
to give me confidence
to give me help

For as long as I can remember
she has always been the person
     I looked up to
so strong
so sensitive
so pretty...

For as long as I can remember
and still today
she is everything a mother should be

For as long as I can remember
she has always provided stability
     within our family
full of laughter
full of tears
full of love

So much of what I have become
is because of you
and I want you to know
that I appreciate you, thank you
and love you
more than words can express