Love Letter To Mom: Happy Mother's Day, Janice Penland

CLEVELAND, OH — 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 Jeana Penland of Cleveland had to say about mom Janice Penland of Cleveland :

Mom, First and foremost I would like to thank God for blessing me with a beautiful soul! You are more than just my mother, you are my friend, my sister, my motivation, my heart, my guide through life and most of all my true blessing! You are and always been so selfless, loving, caring and supportive of me as well as others. Anyone who cares and loves others more than caring for one’s needs speaks volumes. You are my inspiration when I feel at times I want to give up I think about all the times you will push me and support me and tell me that you know that I can do it! You’ve always had faith in me to do and be whatever I want in life! You are an awesome mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister and friend! Mom you are a Queen and you have earned and has been wearing your crown well and forever you will be MY ROCK! I love and look up to you more than words could ever express! Happy Mother’s Day Mom Love Your Loving Daughter Jeana