Happy Mother's Day

Christine Mikelson

A role model to me is someone that I can admire by the way they live and I can strive to be like them. One person that comes to my mind when thinking of a role model in my life is my mom. What she does every day for all others around her amazes me. She is definitely someone that I can look up to and I am so very grateful that God put her in my life.

My mom’s name is Linda, which means “pretty” in Spanish, and its appropriately fitting for her. Of course, that characteristic runs in the family! She is a nurse who works at Rice Hospital. Her natural caring personality is part of what makes her very good at what she does. My mom is the least selfish person in the world. She never thinks of herself because she is too busy thinking of everyone else first. This is one just one part of her that I strive to be like every day.

Another important attribute that my mom possesses, is that she is a very strong

Christian. This is a major part of what makes her a great example. She has been through so much and is still without a doubt, the happiest person I know. The joy that God gives her is apparent to everyone around her. She is a witness that shines her light

by living her life as an example of Jesus Christ. People notice what is different about her and they can easily tell that she is living for God. Day by day she reminds me just by how she acts of how important it is to live everyday to the fullest because each day is a gift from God.

My mom means so much to me. In my entire life, I have never seen her in a bad mood or anything. She always knows how to make me feel better. She can calm me or comfort me when I need it, and she always understands. I could be having the worst day ever and she could lift my spirits and encourage me. My mom is the first person I go to with a problem, struggle, or when in need of some advice. There has been multiple times where I couldn’t have made it through it without her. She is always there for me and has never let me down. My mother does unending amounts of things for me every day. I can’t express enough gratitude that can measure up to everything she does.

I am very grateful to have a mom like mine. She is the most caring, loving, and generous woman I know. I’m so blessed to be her daughter and I thank God everyday for giving me a mother like her.