This is long overdue.
I know you and I haven't always seen eye to eye. I know I acted out a lot in my younger years...and older. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to be a step parent given those situations. I'm sorry for any time I may have made you feel unappreciated or when I was just plain cruel. I'm sorry it took me so long to get my crap together. But when I did, I couldn't have been more grateful. You've shown me kindness and forgiveness over the years and I value that very much. When I was 17 and had recently gotten out of HSC, you took me to the movies. I don't remember the movie, but the memory of how good I felt stays with me to this day. Although it doesn't happen too often, I truly enjoy when we chat, whether over email, playing with Patches, or in the kitchen getting a lesson on how to use the Keurig. Thank you for displaying patience with me. I love you and I'm glad to call you my stepmom. I was always too afraid to say anything because I felt like I would upset my mom, but she knows that you are important to me... And you should know too! Happy Mother's Day!
Love,
Gayle
