What is a mother? Any woman can have a child, not every woman can be a mother. A mother is a care giver, supporter, fighter, leader, lover, and so much more. There is no one word to describe all the characteristics of a great mother. I myself love and cherish my own mother with all my heart. My mother's name is Lizzie. My mother spent most of her life in Columbus, MS where she was raised most of her life by her own mother. She lost her father at a very young age due to a heart attack. She graduated from high school in 1981 where she continued her education at Mississippi University for Women. There she received a Bachelor's in Home Economics. My mother then moved away from home. She pursued a career in teaching. She has been in the school system now for over 20 years. As of now, my mother is a Counselor in the Columbus Municipal School District.
What makes my mother stand out? Out of the twenty-two years I have been on this earth I have never once doubted the love and support that she shows me each and every day. She is a woman of dignity, honor, prestige, achievement and spiritual well-being. My mother is a strong believer in Christ. Every day I thank God for having a prayerful mother. She is the woman I aspire to become. There has been multiple times where she has told me "I want you to be better than me." In my eyes that is just not possible. I see her as a woman of power. She is a woman who makes things happen. Whenever something needs to be done, my mother is the one for the job. She has taught me so much even though still today she thinks that I did not listen to the advice or many lectures she gave to me. She is my inspiration. I look at her and hope that one day I can show my daughter the same love.
