Backstory: My mom usually says entirely the wrong thing.  I was talking to her about how I was nervous to start a PhD on the phone and she’d really irritated me.  Two days later, I got this in my mailbox. I’ve kept it ever since.  Sometimes moms come through!

I know you must be very busy right now. Will talk to you next week.

I want to tell you how excited and  proud I am of you. It is scarey to start a new direction in your life but it is also exciting and opens up all kinds of possibilities. And i know you will do great.

xoxoxoxoxoxo mom

Honey,
You go girl!!! Of course, there’s never any doubt in my mind that you could excel at anything you put your mind to. When I think about all you’ve done and accomplished,  it amazes me. Snap!
I love you oodles and oodles and oodles,   Mom