ode to mom

Mamacita,

I am so deeply grateful for you. 

You cheer me when I need it, and even when I think I don't.

You hold me when I need to be held, and even when I think I don't.

You praise me when I need praise, and even when I think I don't.

You challenge me when I need to be challenged, and even when I think I don't.

You support me when I need it, and even when I think I don't.

You love me when I need love, and even when I think I don't.

You worry about me when I need to be worried about, and even when I don't.

And as I sit here reflecting in gratitude for what you are to me, I realize just how important those times are where you stood by me when I thought I didn't need someone to.

I love you, mama... even when you think I don't.