I never told you how scared I was to take you home from the hospital after you were born. 

You looked up at me with absolute trust that I knew what I was doing. 

But I was terrified I wouldn't do anything right.     

I never told you that I cried when you started school. 

That I cried when other kids treated you unkindly. 

That I cried pretty much anytime you did when your heart was broken.     

I never told you that being your mother has been my life's greatest gift. 

That you are all I ever wished for and dreamt of. 

That I could not be prouder of who you have become. 

That I will be in your corner forever and always.