Love Letter To Mom: Happy Mother's Day, Hazel Leibenguth

WETHERSFIELD, CT — She's the one that loved you first, but mom is much more than that. She’s a friend, a teacher, a counselor, a shoulder to cry on — and maybe one of the toughest women you’ve ever met.

We asked Patch readers in more than 1,000 communities to tell us what their moms mean to them. Nearly 200 people responded, paying tribute not just to moms but sometimes to grandmas, sisters and daughters who deserve recognition for Mother’s Day 2021.

Here’s what Amy Leibenguth of had to say about mom Hazel Leibenguth of Wethersfield :

Dear mom and wanted to let you know today and everyday how much I love you. I am so blessed to have you in my life everyday. I know you are struggling now with dementia and it's scary. I want you to know I will always be here for you. I will advocate for you and love you just like you've done for me! There were times in my life that I would not have made it if it wasn't for you and in truly grateful for that. You once told me "you are stronger than think". Well now I'm telling you the same. You are my rock and my best friend. Even if you were to forget everything in this world never forget how much I love you! Happy Mother's Day Mom!