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My mother - UT admission essay - person important to you. [9]
If a typical day to day life was woven into a novel, its chapters would be intricate and unpredictable. There would be many unique characters, most of whose names would never be threaded into the fabrics of time. Whether at work, school, or passing through the streets we see people everywhere. Most come and go, quickly breezing though our lives like the passing wind on a spring day. A quick wave or head nod, and people are gone forever. Sometimes however, people hang around, get to know one another, and stay involved, forming relationships. Then out of all these relationships, there is that rare person that has a dynamic impact on every decision made in life. My mother, the most influential person in my life, has been that special person for me.
Growing up, whenever I have needed anything my mom has always been the first person I turn to. No matter what I have forgotten or what kind of trouble I am in, I never fear calling my mom and asking for help. As a young child, my father spent long hours working to strengthen and build his Gutter Company. My mother worked at a travel company. At this time, I was four and going to kindergarten at Our Redeemer, a private school in Dallas. Each day my mom would use her lunch break to pick me up and take me to lunch. Although I do not specifically remember, it must have been in these years that we grew close. Two years later, my parents were divorcing and my mom was looking for a house to raise my brother, sister and I. My parents had agreed to split custody, but we spent more time with my mom than dad. Wanting the best for us, my mom searched to find the nicest house within our price range, which was limited because my mom wanted to be at home every day when we arrived from school. We found a nice home in a classy neighborhood with great schools. From that point forward my mom put aside her dream career and committed to doing everything she could to be home and involved in our day to day lives. My mom was a single parent but we never went without. If we did not have enough money for everyone to get new clothes, she would sacrifice and be the one who went without. It was during this time our family grew close. I learned that whenever I have a family, the sacrifices are significant but necessary. My mom also taught me to have faith. There were times when her company she worked from home was not prospering but she kept faith.
It was during this time that time I saw from my mom's example the rigors of being a parent. I knew that being a good parent was essential to a kid's development and success in life. No one I knew, and no one I know today has worked harder for their children's future and present success than my mom.
Regardless of needing a new sweatshirt in the winter or advice in a difficult, unfamiliar situation, my mom has always been there. She was the recipient of the emergency phone calls that I made during the unfortunate times I forgot my lunch during middle school and the mom that my friends and I could always depend on for a ride before we became old enough to drive. I know that I can ask my mom for advice in any situation and that I am extremely fortunate to have such a phenomenal role model. My mom teaches me lessons every day. From her, I have learned to have faith, and what it takes to be a good spouse and an even better parent. At the end of the day, when all else fails relationships are all we have. My mom has been my most essential and valued relationship.
Heres the entire essay. Its a draft and I agree about the general to specific comment, I will see about changing that. And yes it is fun writing about our moms in these essays. Thanks for al the advice. I dont take any comments offensively so please be as harsh as you want! Thank you
