Sunday, February 1, 2009

Ode to my Mom

My mom is the most amazing person that I know. She has a special quality about her that makes other people feel special when in her presence. She is open to new experiences and possibilities and accepts life as it comes. She is my role model and my friend. I want to dedicate this post to my Mom – my source of strength and support.


I love to watch my mom play with my cat Luci. She completely surrenders to the moment at this time. She enthusiastically opens her arms to embrace Luci, runs around the room with her feather toy, and gets down on the floor for an exciting game of fetch. Luci is overcome with excitement as she plays with my Mom. The best part of this interaction is the expression on my Mom’s face. Her eyes light up and her smile radiates from within – her love for Luci is apparent.


My mom also expresses energy and joy when visiting with her friends as she dedicates her full attention to the one she is with. She has an amazing ability to listen without judgment and make other people feel welcome in her presence. When she is with her friends, my mom lets her true personality show. She is filled with new ideas and opportunities for new experiences. It is so much fun to listen to the happiness in her voice after she visits with her friends.


What impresses me most about my mom is her patience and kind heart.

Throughout my entire life, she has supported and accepted me as I am. No matter how many times I have cried, she has always been there to dry my tears and lift me up. When I struggle with depression and feel lost and alone, I know I can count on my mom to give me hope that there are sunny days ahead. She gives me strength when I am weak. She helps guide me when I have lost my way and persistently encourages me to keep going after what my heart wants.


My mom has the greatest heart which loves all unconditionally. She is strong and persistent. When my grandparents got sick, she stopped at nothing to find the best doctors to relieve their pain. She remained at their sides and helped ease their anxieties until the end.


My mom is smart, beautiful, patient, and kind. I admire all that she is and aspire to be like her someday. My mom found her passion in marketing research. It allowed her to use her number one strength – listening – in order to discover what the customer really wants. She was a great success. I hope that I can find a job that will allow me to use my gifts. I want to make my mom proud. I can’t wait for the day when I can say, “Mom, guess what? I had the most amazing day at work. You were right, if you are patient and follow your heart, you will find the thing that makes you smile inside.”


I love you Mom, you mean the world to me and I hope you find your source of happiness too.

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