I don't think I ever told you,  how much I appreciate the things you do.  You have been there when I cried,  and always known when I've lied.  You taught me how to read and sing,  and punished me when I did the wrong thing.  You were there to tell me goodnight,  and always knew how to make things all right.  I look up to you, Mom,  and I love you very much.  I don't know what it would be like  without your loving touch.  You will always come first in my heart,  no matter how far we are apart.  Mom, I have not told you,  I don't know where I've been.  You're not only just my mother,  you're forever my best friend.