.: The Power of a Mothers Love

I have been blessed with many, many things in my life. And just like the majority of people, I can sometimes take those things for granted. I think sometimes God brings certain situations into our lives to slap us in our face and to make us realize what exactly we have in front of ourselves. The one situation that will always stand out in my mind was when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I still remember to this very moment the day she called all three of her children to the living room to tell us that she had received the news. I don't exactly remember what my initial thought was, but I do remember holding her in my arms while she cried about how scared she was to lose us. And I remember crying right back imagining what my life would be without her. I do not think I will ever know, the love that a mother has for her children until I have my own. Although, I have seen what it can do. In between her chemo treatments, my mom decided to continue working part time so that in case she passed, we can maintain the same lifestyle we were living. Instead of focussing on her health, her main focus was her family. I remember the day we shaved her hair because it was falling out everywhere...I remember she was asked to come into my careers class to talk about her profession and asked if it was OK because she was afraid that I would be embarrassed that she was bald and had to wear a head wrap. I just remember thinking that I have never been more proud of anyone in my entire life. I look back and think of all of the amazing accomplishments my mother has achieved in her lifetime...and I can only hope to be HALF of the woman and mother she is.

She is my inspiration...The reason I am strong and the reason why I believe that no matter what struggle you have in life, you can always get through.