The cuts,
the bruises,
and the scrapes.
You scooped me up and quickly draped
your arms around me 
& pulled me close to you.

You taught me to be strong,
but by and by and all along
you always let me know you loved me for me...
eternally.
No matter what,
there you'd be
walking behind, in front, & beside
of me.

Safety nets,
volleyball sets,
my fair share of student loan debts.
Thru every up
and every down,
there you've been
helping me find my way 'round.

Your selfless ways,
they humble me silent
and we all know that's hard to do.
But this I know for sure.
This world, our family, & I?
We're all better off because of you.

The good parts of me, you see,
are only because of you
& the love you so freely give to me.

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I love you both.
Happy Mother's Day to you, my Mum.
Happy Birthday to you, my Taddy. 
Thank you for all you do for me and our family.
<3