"Just Friends"

I saw this posted the other day, and though about it. It's strange how much has happened to me in such a short amount of time. Marriage, dating, relationship, all changing in a year. Crying, loving, pain, heart ache, just so many raw emotions. And at the end of it all, what are we left with? Memories.

That's what we're left with. Yes, you can be "just friends," but you will have a connection with this person that will always be just a little bit more than friends. You will place them, ever so slightly, in front of others. But it's OK. It's OK to be "just friends" with someone you use to love. It's OK. It's special, you have a connection with this person that others may not understand. Heck, they might even be jealous of it, but don't let it get to you.

To the special woman in my life: Happy Mother's Day

Dear mamma,

Thank you for always being there for me. Sacrificing so much for your sons, I know growing up it couldn't have been easy. I can't even imagine getting married as such a young age, have 3 kids, moving to another country where you know no one, don't speak the language, or have anyone to turn to. Having to raise us alone with all the drama from our youth, but through it all you where there. 

Working long hours to put food on the table, clothes on our backs, and joy and happiness in our hearts. You've always been there for us, through it all you have never given up on us. Sure you were disappointed in us from time to time, but we could always count on you when it counted. This past year has been hard on me, and I just wanted to say thank you so the whole world will know that you are amazing.

Of course we have our differences, but what family doesn't? However, it's the bond that we all have that keeps us together. I love you dearly, with all my heart, and no matter what happens I always will. I know we are far apart and don't get to see each other all the time, but that doesn't matter.

So mamma, Happy Mother's Day!

Love Always, Your Son.

PS, Happy Mother's Day to all the other mothers out there. Without you all, none of us would be here. I hope that you are treated special, not just this day, but everyday.