My Mum :)

Celebratory Essay

By: Tara Watnaas

           

One of the most influential people in my life is my mom. She has always been there for me and is one of the only people that I know will ALWAYS be there for me. I know she will always love me, no matter what.

I don’t consider her influential just because she is my mom, although, her being my mom just makes our relationship stronger. She has the biggest heart and even though it doesn’t always seem like it, her intentions are always good. She always puts me before herself. She has taught me so much about life. I know she has persevered through a lot of difficulties in her life and that just makes her stronger. She has not only taught me, but shown me that with God you can get through anything.

I know I can go to my mom about anything, hether its boys, school, or just life in, general. She always seems to have the answers too. I don’t think I’ve ever asked her a question and she didn’t have some form of answer. Even if she doesn’t know she always tells me to go ask my dad.            

She is very experienced in this thing we call life and she gives good advice. She always puts me in my place, but she is never too harsh about it. If I disobey she knows how to comfort me, but also discipline at the same time. She has a backbone and is able to say no, but she does it in a way that isn’t frustrating. She always explains to me why she says no and then I understand. She is very calm with me and never yells. She is always encouraging and never ceases to amaze me. She is the only person who can actually calm me down when I’m scared or frustrated with school, mostly algebra.

My mom isn’t over protective, but she also isn’t under protective. She grants me a certain amount of freedom, but I would like to say that I’ve earned it. She allows me to be with my friends because she knows she can trust me.

My mother has also influenced in my taste of music, food, humor and so many other things. I also think she has a beautiful face, but mostly because we look alike.

I don’t know what I would do without my mom because she means the world to me. Without her I would be nothing. I wouldn’t have the opportunity to go to a Christian school. I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. I love my mom with all that I am. She is a beautiful person and I look forward to getting to know her better and spending more time with her in the future.