I have the best kind of mom. I have the kind of mom that bought her daughter a pony. The kind of mom that knew what passion and love for animals had done for her, and chose to share that with her daughter. I have the kind of mom that put her daughter on a horse when she was 2 years old. The kind of mom that braided red yarn in that horses mane whenever she took her to the stable.

I have the kind of mom that taught her daughter to love unconditionally, to be patient and most of all to be kind. The kind of mom that taught her daughter how to make choices, always let her make her own decisions but was without a doubt there with encouraging support.

I have the kind of mom that held on tightly but always let her daughter feel independent. The kind of mom that let her daughter venture out on her own because she knew she would always be waiting for her at home. The kind of mom that let her daughter move 1000 miles away and has never once said ‘I wish you would come home’ even though it was always an option.

I have the kind of mom that has enough strength to hold a family together even though it is visibly falling apart. The kind of mom that looks at every situation with the kind and calm demeanor that only a mother seems to possess.

I have the kind of mom I can only hope to someday be. The kind that deserves to be celebrated, especially today on her birthday.

Happy birthday to the most amazing mom in the entire world. Thank you for being perfect.