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Confident, with the determination of a marathon runner, and ready to make her voice heard. Although today sees only her unrelenting fighting spirit, there was a time when her will was all but gone. Luckily, the day came, and she promised herself to never again let anyone belittle her or her children. Leaving her country, family, and home behind, she sought bigger dreams for her four boys in a new country.
Starting from bits ans scraps, my mother took on the responsibility of both father and mother, and has worked her hardest to provide the best life possible for our family. It truly amazes me, watching her arrive home late after a long day of grueling work as a housemaid, yet always wearing a smile, ready to ask everyone else how their day went. Although we may not live in the best home, drive the newest car, or own the most expensive clothes, we have something many lack- a home filled with love, support, and compassion.
Never once indulging in self pity, my mother has taught me the importance of tackling obstacles head on. Always with the certainty you can succeed as long as you're committed and are willing to go the extra mile. In turn, this idea has helped me understand the importance of constantly seeking to improve myself. Whether it's academically, socially, or even spiritually, it doesn't matter what's important is to set out and accomplish our personal goals.
No doubt my mother has shaped and molded my life in tremendous ways. From enormous impact events like deciding to migrate to the United States, to the more subtle instilling of knowledge and importance of morality and respect. Her unselfish and loving attitude will forever stay with me as a role model, reminding me never to look down on anybody regardless of race, education, or wealth.
Confident, with the determination of a marathon runner, and ready to make her voice heard. Although today sees only her unrelenting fighting spirit, there was a time when her will was all but gone. Luckily, the day came, and she promised herself to never again let anyone belittle her or her children. Leaving her country, family, and home behind, she sought bigger dreams for her four boys in a new country.
Starting from bits ans scraps, my mother took on the responsibility of both father and mother, and has worked her hardest to provide the best life possible for our family. It truly amazes me, watching her arrive home late after a long day of grueling work as a housemaid, yet always wearing a smile, ready to ask everyone else how their day went. Although we may not live in the best home, drive the newest car, or own the most expensive clothes, we have something many lack- a home filled with love, support, and compassion.
Never once indulging in self pity, my mother has taught me the importance of tackling obstacles head on. Always with the certainty you can succeed as long as you're committed and are willing to go the extra mile. In turn, this idea has helped me understand the importance of constantly seeking to improve myself. Whether it's academically, socially, or even spiritually, it doesn't matter what's important is to set out and accomplish our personal goals.
No doubt my mother has shaped and molded my life in tremendous ways. From enormous impact events like deciding to migrate to the United States, to the more subtle instilling of knowledge and importance of morality and respect. Her unselfish and loving attitude will forever stay with me as a role model, reminding me never to look down on anybody regardless of race, education, or wealth.
