Love Letter To Mom: Happy Mother's Day, Cheryl Messersmith

BOWIE, MD — 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 Nina Messersmith of Bowie, MD had to say about mom Cheryl Messersmith of Bowie :

Dear Mom, I want to start off by saying thank you for all that you do. Now that I am older, I look back on my life and realize how many opportunities you set aside to put your family first. I know it's not the life you dreamed of but you made the best of what you had. I appreciate all the little things you have done for me. Whenever I am down on myself you know just the right thing to say. When I've fallen on hard times you were always the first to reach out and help. Even when we go to the stores and I see something I like. You some how manage to buy it and surprise me with it later on. It's the little gestures that leave a lasting impression. I hope to be able to return the kindness to you some day. I would love to see you accomplish all of those goals you set aside. You helped me fulfill my goals and I want to help you do the same. Just know that even though we don't get to see eachother as often, and I still think about you everyday. I love you and hope you have a happy mother's day.