MOM

Mom. Not simply a three letter word but a word that epitomizes and means so much more. Love, beauty, hope, kindness, inspiration, all of these emotions and feelings are presented in this three letter word.

My mom is like a candle, consuming herself to give light to others. An inspiration, a role-model. A person who never gives up, never relents, a heart bigger than ones darkest fears, a smile so beautiful and bright it wipes away your tears. She is always there no matter how far gone or hopeless life seems, she is there, giving support. On those days when you don’t want to get out of bed, she will stand on her head to make you laugh, helping you break free from the shackles of depression, helping you to conquer those demons infecting your soul, helping bring you back to life, a candle so strong, always offering light.

She is the only person who will never give up on me, even though I’ve given up on myself ten times already, she will pick me up for the eleventh time, dust me off and make me rise again. From the dust of the ashes of the destruction I have caused, she still will not relent and when all I can do is just sit and cry, she offers me a shoulder, a hug and a tissue to make me dry, my eyes, a soft, tranquil voice whispering for me to carry on.

I could never ask for anyone better, anyone sweeter. My mom is unconditional love personified. I love her from the bottom of my heart. My role model, my biggest fan, the only one that seems to understand where I am and what I am going through. The only one to take the time to sit down and listen and offer a loving hand. Forever will I love my mother and throughout the world there is no other that could replace her. My hero. My mom.