Dear Mom,
When I think about our relationship I think about our entire story. This story is one that many can relate too but when it comes down to it, it is an adventure that only you and I experienced together. First off, you and only you, have actually known me from embryo to adult. Since the very beginning of my tiny existence you have kept me protected, nourished, active, and loved.
I love to imagine all the places you took me when I was resting or dancing about in your belly. You told me how much you loved to Jazzercise the whole time you were pregnant with me. No wonder why I love dancing so much! You introduced me to many flavors of foods and I enticed you to try some odd things too. You introduced me to Dad when you placed his hand on your belly and he talked to me so I could get to know him. You’ve talked about how much you loved being pregnant with me (and yes my brothers too) and I know that even then I knew how much you loved me.
Every single day for 9 months it was just me and you sharing space and getting to know one another. Since I was just a speck of cells I have learned about the world from you. You were my first role model even before I was born.
Then, on December 18, 1983 you were there with me as I was moving on to the next chapter of my life. According to you and dad I was very eager to move on and meet my family. Looks like not much has changed. Still to this day when I am ready to make a move I go for it and there is no stopping me. You were the first person to ever know this about me.
From that time on you have shown me how to stay strong when I feel weak, brave when I feel scared, remain confident in who I am, staying true to myself, to always be up for an adventure, love with all my heart, and putting God, family, and friends as my center to pull strength.
There is also one other thing you brought me to that you may not even realize. I still remember when I was 12 years old you told me I could be anything I wanted when I grow up. I asked you , “Like what?” as you listed professions off there is one sentence that stuck in my head more than any others. You said, “you can be there for women who are pregnant and care for their sweet babies as an OB/GYN, Midwife, or Nurse.” As you continued on with the list this was all I could think about. As I got older I changed my mind, mostly because I did not feel that I fit into the mold to be an OBGYN, Midwife, or Nurse but I still had a love and fascination for pregnancy and baby’s in the womb. Those words stuck with me for so long and then one day I finally found my place when it came to caring for women who are pregnant and their sweet babies.
Mom, you have been there with me through more than anyone else. You have always helped me find my way since the time I was that little baby in your womb to being an adult.
You have given me life and a dream to go after so I can experience living. I can never thank you enough for all that you have given me.
Thank you for all your love, patients, support, and just being the best mom I could possibly have. I thank God very often for choosing you to be my mom and no one else.
I love you to the moon and back!
XO Erin
Here are some of my favorites of with you 🙂
