I do not have a lot of role models in my life. All of my family is in Mexico and we rarely communicate. There are also not a lot of women in my family. I mean there are girls, but they are children. There are not many women in my family that I could count on. Except for one. My mom. My mother has literally been there for me since I was born. She is the most wonderful mother a child could ask for. She has sacrificed a lot of things for me. Yes, for my siblings too, but I mean for me. I am her firstborn.
What She’s Done For Me
My mom became pregnant with me when she was young. She always told me stories about how scared she was because she thought she would not be a good mother. When I was born, she was constantly afraid that I would fall and hurt myself. My mom was still studying at that time and was majoring in medicine. She wanted to be a neurosurgeon and if it wasn’t for me, she would have.
She was incredibly smart, always getting good grades. Unfortunately, her professor did not allow my mom to take me with her to class. I wouldn’t cry or anything that could disturb him, he was just rude. My dad worked all day to provide for us, and my grandparents were upset about how young my parents were to have a baby. So she couldn’t leave me with anyone. She then had no other choice than to drop out.
My parents were both very poor when they had me. But my mom always tells me that it didn’t matter, as long as I was fed and healthy, they were happy. Eventually, my paternal grandfather let us stay in his apartment rent-free. He also gave my dad his own Diesel Lab so he could have his business there.
That’s when we finally became financially stable, something not many people get to accomplish. My mom has always made everything for me. If she wanted to get herself something, she would decide not to because of something that I wanted or needed. She has been there for me even when I did not want her to. I love that she always makes sure I’m alive and breathing every morning while I’m sleeping. I find it silly but she just wants to make sure I’m okay.
How She Has Impacted My Life
If it was not for my mom, I would be not the woman that I am today. I know that she will always support me. She has made a positive impact on my life and I will be forever grateful for everything that she has taught me. Mom will always be the person I look up to, more specifically, the woman I look up to.
She gives the best advice and always wants the best for me. She is someone I can trust. My mom is someone that will put me in my place if need be. She has been an amazing mother and will always be one. I know my mother is the one person that will never let me down.
I will always make sure she knows how much I appreciate everything that she has done for me and my siblings. She is my inspiration to keep going whenever I don’t want to. I hope to be like her one day. I hope I make her proud. She deserves the best. I love you mom, forever and always. Thank you for everything.
Written By Erika Cano
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