She's the greatest and that's the truth.

My mother awes me. Some might think that the consequences of choices made are just that, but in our case I only see blessings.
I was born when my mom was quite young. Married, yes, but also quite young.
I remember reading once a letter she had written to me while I was growing in her tummy. Such devotion to a child who would demand attention and sacrifice from a mere child herself.
The difference in years between us has forged a bond like no other. She is my confidante, my pillar of strength. I call her constantly.
This same difference in years has also resulted in many a tussle! Oh, we have had our battles. And most of the time we have a good laugh after.
In the end, I know a woman of great strength. A woman of endurance. A woman, a mother who is infinitely kind and generous.
She has taught me that I can make it through anything.
That family is important.
To stand up for myself.
About love.
That I have a choice.
How to apply makeup.
To laugh.
That being respected is better than being liked.
About faith.
That honesty and integrity are important.
That we are all different and still valid.
How to be quite stubborn.
How to get what I deserve.
When to concede.
How to forgive.
How to cook.

That I, too, am a queen.