Before you were born, I lived the life of a gypsy,
carefree, restless, heading in the direction of the day, or often moment.
You gave me, for the first time ever, a purpose on this earth,
an absolute rock solid ,vital role in the universe.
Above all ,I was here to be a mom, your mom.
I knew my whole life would fall in place if I could rise to the challenge.
There has not been a moment since your birth that I have not been cognisant of your existence and our connection.
I love you.
I learned so much about myself, as I raised you.
And even more as we share womanhood together.
With you I learned to trust my instincts and intuition.
I also came to realize and embrace the responsibility and power women are entrusted with.
I believe you helped me want to become , what Maya Angelou describes as ,
a Phenomenal Woman.
You helped me form my identity.
I am proud of the woman you have become,
and I thank you for all the joy and life you continue to give me.
Happy Birthday, happy life.
Thankfully,
your Mom
9 comments:
Happy birthday to your daughter!
Happy birthday to your Daughter! What a beautiful post Hope. I hope you print that out for her.
Beautiful! I'm all choked up, thinking about my own daughters becoming young women.
Happy birthday to her!
Awesome.
Follow Mysti's advice and print that out and frame it up nice for her. She will treasure for the rest of her life!
That is so awesome, so heartfelt and so gently put together, thankyou for allowing us to read something so beautiful.
And happy birthday to her :)
So beautiful Hope. My baby turns one on Saturday. I understand and feel your words.
HUGS... I know that feeling too. Daughters are perious and so our sons.
That is so sweet...our children DO make us who we are don't they?
This is soooo beautiful.
Phenomenal Woman is my ALL TIME favorite poem.
What an incredible letter to your child!
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