We must not forget that as our children grow up, they face toughest challenges of life and a letter of encouragement from their parents can prove to be the best thing in the hard times. You made sure I was safe and happy. Instead, will continue to push you to be the best you can be. You are just now beginning to show your amazing personality and I am so proud of the young man I see you becoming. Most of all, you always made sure that I grew up with the right values to get me through life. Teaching you how to communicate your emotions. You were the first person real superhero in my life with the way you took care of me. 10 Things to Do when Your Girl Suddenly Dumps You, 8 Reasons Why Your Boyfriend Is Ignoring You (and What to Do). Showing you how to have manners. It took only 20 minutes for him to come out of his room and acknowledge me in a loving fashion. I owe it to you to be the best at my job. You have always been the ever-glistening light in our lives. That’s not exactly the most conventional thing guys do for their moms. Dear Mom. Enter your email below to get the very latest from YT - weekly updates, expert advice and insights, tips to keep you sane, and more. So to hopefully kind of make up for that, I’m writing you this letter. Thank you for never giving up on me despite my failures and the disappointment it has brought you. Lastly, being the mother means being the never ending source of love and support for your kids. When I was a little kid, I used to idolize a whole bunch of people. I love you so much! You have always been a soothing presence in our lives. Visit www.WendyEnterprises.com and www.forgivingforliving.org. You were always my number one fan and cheerleader, and you never failed to support me when I needed you. Receive our weekly newsletter with the latest articles, media, and resources. As I held you in my arms I wondered what the future held for you, what kind of life you would live. I know a lot of guys get slack for being known as a mama’s boy. For as long as I can remember, you have always been an incredible presence in my life. Guys may not always be the type to sit down and write a heartfelt letter. That includes: Making sure you are respectful. Thank you for always loving me even when I was difficult. After several breaths and some soft music of my choice, I wrote the letter (below). Mom, you always saved the day, and I will be forever thankful for that. You have made me the person I am today, professionally and personally. From little league games to school events, you were there for me. You, my doting mother, were born to play the role you still play even though I’m a full-grown man. You may email her at wendy@wendyenterprises.com. Sometimes they were real people like Johnny Knoxville, Kurt Cobain, or Bob Marley. Dear Mom. You figuratively and literally taught me to get up on my feet. 0. Where would I be without your presence in life? Being a mother means being able to take good care of your kids, keeping the house neat, and still maintaining a good job. I will close with the prayer that I taught you and Courtney since you were little kids, “Always remember you are a Christian and a Gladney and your mother loves you with all her heart!”. After all, being a good parent doesn’t come with instructions. Whenever I need someone with me when life has been tough, you were there as a shoulder to cry on. Then, in a flash of brilliance while enduring the repercussions of a complete meltdown by my 13-year-old, I decided to write a letter to my angry son. Other moms must be as tired of nagging, preaching, processing, lecturing, and plain old talking to their teenagers as I am. It is to be the best parent I can be. Growing up you tried different sports such as basketball, football, baseball or track and although you never went on to play professionally in any of these areas you gave it your best and you were a star in my eyes. You were the first person who taught me to use a toilet. But as I grew older, I learned the value of getting the opposite sex to like you. Well God did work it out and today you not only speak eloquently, but you speak volumes into the lives of people God puts in your path. You showed me that while doing cool stuff is awesome, what’s more awesome is having the patience and ability to run a household and still have a life of your own. Even if you don’t like it. Now, naturally, this was tough for any teenager who didn’t have a whole lot of self-esteem. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. While most heroes are known for saving entire cities and vanquishing monsters, you did something even more important – you were a mother. I got to de-stress through a journaling-type process and he received this important lesson without needing to sit up straight, look me in the eye when I speak, and acknowledge that he understands what I’ve said. Teaching you how to try your hardest even when things aren’t easy. shares. You knew the right moment to be serious, and the right moment to have a laugh. August 29, 2015 by Grace Bluerock 2 Comments. Thank you for holding my hand through the difficult moments in my life, and thank you for being so proud of me when I succeeded. We never would have made it in life it weren’t for your love for us! I feel so blessed to have you as my mom. Though there were tough times in our lives, you made sure to keep me safe through it all.