To My Children

[Alanna Nickerson]

As Mother's Day approaches I look at the sly glances of hiding gifts you have made for me and my heart opens as I see the pride and love on your faces. The greatest gift for me as a Mother is to be your Mother; nothing could make me prouder. As you walk up to me if not 10 times a day to hug me and say "I Love You Mom", there is no greater joy than this.
Amanda... I know we have strayed from each other but you are still my daughter and I love you and Raina with all my heart.
Samantha...ahhh my Sammi, my butterfly you my dear are pursuing your dreams to the fullest and all I can say is keep flying sweetheart, I love you.
Natasha... As you finally learn from past mistakes beauty...realize you are a smart, pretty, young Lady , and your purpose is your daughter Jayla who was a gift lent to you. I will always have unconditional love for you no matter what Tash and will always be here.
Caity... my darling Caity what can I say; you are such a beautiful, smart young lady, with the whole world at your hands for you to reach out and grasp it. I hurt so much being apart from you sweetheart but for now I know it has to be. I am so happy I will be able to hold you on Mothers day. I love you so deeply only I can feel the lessons you have taught me of never wanting to lose someone as precious as you are.
Travis... time and time again you never fail to amaze me with your love and dedication to our family, your friends, and basically anyone who needs a hand. My brilliant young man as you pursue your dreams to be a child phsycologist understand that I know there are going to be a lot of lucky children out there who will have the pleasure of feeling your compassion and caring. You will be dearly missed this summer by me and your younger siblings as you pursue your job at camp Trails End, may they realize your values. Shine on my son, for your light is bright! I love you son.
Brianna... my beautiful, unique flower. Your quietness, love, sillyness are very refreshing in this family, you always know how to lighten the mood in any situation. Pursue your singing and keyboard my songbird for you will be heard by many. Thank you for your little notes to say I love you every day. I love you my little gem.
Cody... my handsome young man. I know you are struggling right now with us just discovering you have ADHD, but we will discover and go through this together...I will always be by your side, no matter what. You are such a brilliant soldier who goes out of his way to do what people ask of you with a smile and to see the pride in you as you help the neighbors warms my heart. I love you and your hugs sweetie.
Robert... You my son light up the room no matter where you go, your smile is never-ending and your little hand in mine as we walk from school or when you say mommy i love you, or your the best mommy in the world...it brightens my path as I take my walk in life. I love you sooo much Honey!

All I have to say is the greatest gift on this earth besides "self" is the love of children, through their innocence, struggles, heartaches, cut and bruises from playing a little too rough, and tears and accomplishments, unconditional love sums it up. I want you, my children to know I would do it all over again, for you have made my light shine bright. I LOVE YOU ALL and THANK YOU for completing me.

Momm