Letter To My Daughter

 
 I know you're an adult now and that happened faster than my mind can wrap-around. You went from 6 months to 20 in about 2 weeks, at least that's how it feels to me.    
 So many times what I want to say is not what comes out. In my fear for your safety, for protecting you from every hurt I  endured, every pain I see you walking toward, I come across as angry.    
It seems to you that I just dont understand.  
Babygirl, nothing could be further from the truth.    
I do understand,    
I understand completely.    
And what you need to understand that my job as your mom is to protect you. I am here to stand ground, to keep you safe - from even you if necessary. If that makes me unpopular with you or your friends - so be it.  
I have nothing but your best interest at heart. So if I am leading you away from something or someone, you can trust that it's not because I am trying to control you, I'm trying to save you.  
Please remember that there is no one else, not a single living soul on this earth, that loves you as much as I do. I'd do anything for you. I would give my life in exchange for yours any day of the week.    
I ask you to remember this when you think I'm wrong, or mean, or stupid.    
So don't think for a minute that I will ever give up on you , because I won't.  
   
I love you Brandi Lee...  
   Today  
      Tomorrow    
            Forever ...  
                     Mama