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Dear Mama
By Toccara Steele
As all of you know, May is when we officially celebrate mothers, although mothers deserved to be celebrated all year, all of the
time, not just on Mother’s Day. The role of a mother is one of which is truly to be given the most honor and respect. Whether
you are a Birth-Mother, Foster or Adoptive Mother, God-Mother, and even a Play-Mother, you are appreciated and valued
more than you know. On the behalf of FUSE Magazine, I wrote this letter for all of the moms, everywhere; from the eyes and
heart of a child:
Dear Momma, (AKA Mom or Mommy)
First of all, I love you! I love your smile, hair, food…of course. I most importantly love you the love you have for me, as your
child. At times, you give me that tough love which makes me question your love, but once the sting is gone, I am able to bounce
back and realize your love for me is everlasting. You are such a jewel in my eyes. The way you patiently deal with me truly amaz-
es me. Your love for me no matter what’s going on, leaves me in awe. The way you provide me with so much wisdom as you
share your life with me, is the light for my path. The way you make many sacrifices seen and unseen makes me love you even
the more. If it wasn’t for your love, grace, wisdom, and kindness, where would I be? When I make you mad, thanks for showing
me the way through tough love. When I go down a road which leads to darkness and trouble, thanks for getting on your knees
and praying for me. Thanks for showing me the way on a daily basis. Thanks for making sure you provide for me even through
the hard times.
Momma, where do you get your strength from? You remind me of a super hero because you always are fighting for me. You
show me the way even when I can care less about doing the right thing. You continue to be an example for me even when I
don’t feel like following, mom. You even make my favorite foods to put a smile on my face. You make me smile even when you
are going through a storm. You show me the importance of striving to become a better me even when things aren’t looking the
greatest for you.
You are my rock, mom. When I am weak, all I need to do is pick up the phone or send an email, better yet, FaceTime you. For
hearing your voice and seeing your face makes me forget about my current storm and allows for me to enter my “happy and
safe place” knowing you have my back. Thanks for the times when you went without lights, money and even food to support
my dreams. Thank you for having my back when I chose to disobey you. What a love for me do you have, mom! What a respect
for me you have even when I have disrespected you. Momma, I pay attention more than you know and so grateful to have you
in my life. I honor you and know I will do everything I can to pass down your legacy to be the best mom for even my children.
And, I pray my children to continue to pass the torch!
I love you mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
From the heart of a child,