Mother • zieglers

[This is dedicated to all the mothers in this world. Just know that we kids will always love you forever and always no matter what we say or do. You will always have a special place in our hearts deep, deep, deep down. Happy Mothers' Day! We ❤ you!]

16-year-old Madison Nicole Ziegler's life fell apart when her mom divorced her dad 3 years ago.

She hated her mom ever since.

But now her mom has cancer. The doctors say she can only live another year, at most. Other than her 8-year-old sister Mackenzie, Her mom is all she has. Maddie can't bear to lose her mom.

As she looks back at all her past diary entries stating her feelings towards her mom, Maddie realised how disrespectful and mean she's been. She so disgusted by the old her she throws her precious diary into the fireplace, pledging to restart a new life, along with a new diary.

As Christmas draws near, Maddie is troubled by the task of having to get presents for her family, as well as a good meal. She hasn't done Christmas shopping ever since they started getting poor. Christmas season brings back a lot of sad memories to Maddie.

And perhaps a few pleasant surprises.