(This was clipped outside the door when I got home yesterday after work. My sweetheart’s name is initialed, and her full signature is removed for privacy.)
Mom,
I know I haven’t been the best daughter in the world. I’m sorry for treating you that way. We were told to write a five sentence note on thankfullness to our parents, but you do more than five sentences can cover.
You go to great lengths for us. Even though it bugs me, you try so hard to let me know how important school and chores are. You really do seem to know what’s best for me, even if I don’t myself know. You listen to me, you pay attention. I love sitting on the couch and watching the news with you, or doing yoga.
You give such great advice! Some of the hardest times in my life you’ve helped me through. Even the little things like buying Beefy Mac every night I seem to take for granted.
You deserve happines. I promise I’ll try harder to show you that. I know you want to be with R and I’m thankful you’re waiting until school is over.
You make me feel safe. You sleep by the door. In the middle of the night when I hear a noise I worry if there’s a burgler in the house, I remember that the noise would have woken you up and then I feel fine.
You help me remember I can do anything. You’re a living example that I don’t need anyone to take care of me to be successful. I admire you as a single mother and as my mother.
I love you 27.
, starring Tom Hanks. If you haven’t seen the ending yet this many years later, and still want it to be a surprise, stop reading. The funny people started commenting on how Helen Hunt’s character was married off by the time Tom Hanks’ character, Chuck, had returned, and someone on screen shouted out the word, “WHORE!”