My Mom and I share a very special friendship, one that we have both worked for.  She’s always been there for me, but also helped me stand on my own two feet and get to where I am today.  When I think about all of the memories we have shared it really warms my heart.  Like… how about all of those school field trips she went on with me and my classes… or the auditions and jobs she drove me to when I was a kid.  There were the themed bday parties and sleepovers she let me have.  Or the ‘gopher teeth’ face (see below) she would make when my little sis and I would make her angry.  Even when the answer was ‘no’ I later appreciated why.  The late night phone calls she spent up with me during college – I never felt rushed to get off of the phone.  She helped shape me.  We are very similar and also very different.  It’s the love that binds us, but the friendship that keeps us so close.

I’m very thankful for my Mother, my Friend.

I love you Mom and even though we are miles apart today because you are in Europe enjoying a very well deserved trip to Belgium, we anxiously await your return so we can celebrate with you.  Always, Sarah

Thanks to Carol & Charlie from Artists Eyes Photography for capturing these images for us.