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So, I don't usually write what I am about to write, but since it is Mother's Day night I feel it most fitting to write a little note to the mother that has loved me, raised me, supported me, and helped me to be the person I am today.  This is for you Mom!

From the first day you took me in your arms and held me, I was yours.  Though I was not made from your body or biological make up, and I didn't have your eyes or your bright and loving smile.  I was yours.  I was bonded to you from the moment you laid eyes on me.  Nothing could break that feeling of knowing, I was yours.

You gave me the name, Alyssa, since the original Irish name of Kathleen just didn't quite fit with the little baby girl from Korea.  I was brought into a family of all boys, three older brothers and a younger brother.  What a wonderful family to be part of.  Even though you have told me that you and Dad believed that you were the lucky ones to have received me.   I know now and will forever believe, I am truly the lucky one.

Many people would ask me, don't you want to know who your real mother is?  Don't you ever wonder what she looks like or if you resemble her, or if you have any siblings?  My answer to those questions are I know who my REAL mother is, I know what she looks like and I know I resemble her in my own special way and yes, I do have siblings.

There had been a time in my life where I doubted myself and doubted my worth, but you, mom were always there to love and support me.  You helped me realize I do have many gifts to give and to believe in myself that I can make anything I want happen.  Even now when I have doubts and insecurities, you are there as a guiding light.

I couldn't have lived this life if it weren't for you (and Dad).  You have never made me feel like I wasn't yours.  There has never been a time in my life where I felt I didn't belong to you.  You have loved me unconditionally and in a way that every mother loves their child.  I have never doubted that love you gave me.

Mom, there are many things I want for you.  I want you to always know you are loved, supported and adored.  I want you to know that even though I may not say it all the time, you mean the absolute world to me.  You, have set great examples for me and I hope I am half the mother to my children that you are to me.

Thank you for all that you have done for me.  Thank you for all that you do.  Thank you for just being the wonderful, beautiful and selfless woman you are.  You truly are the wind beneath my wings.

Today, like everyday, I celebrate you and the love I have for you.

"A mother holds her children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever..."

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful, loving and selfless mothers - today and everyday!