She's my momma...

Now if you are wondering what kind of person my mother is, you're in for a treat! I could not have been raised by a better woman. Now and then I think of the type of person I hope to become and she is hands down my hero. At age 14 she left her hometown in Mexico in hopes of a better future. Back then communication was not as easy as it is today, so she would go days without talking to her parents. Having dropped out of school to work in order to support her parents and siblings, an ideal job was not really in the cards for her. But she has never been the type to be scared of working hard. She is one of the hardest workers I have ever known always putting herself, her needs, and wants last.

Some people only see their parents as their parents, which isn't a bad thing, but I am thankful that I can also see my mother as my best friend. There are so many special conversations that I carry close to my heart. It's rare the day that we don't talk even when I am at away at school. When I am away from home we will talk at least three times a day. For some people that is a lot, but for me it's one of the greatest blessings. On my worst days, talking to her makes things bearable. On my best days, talking to her is the cherry on top! When I think of the person who would genuinely do anything for me, it is her, my mama. And that is why I strive to be the best version of myself. It is the least I can do for the woman who selflessly has made sure I have gotten everything I ever wanted and needed. She has sacrificed a lot for me, my siblings, my dad, and my grandparents. She always goes above and beyond to keep the people around her happy. She has a heart of gold!

I admire her beyond words can explain. Her daily life is more than I could ever do. From taking care of her aging parents, to working, taking care of her children, cooking, and being a wife, every morning she wakes up with the best energy. Sometimes it's a little overwhelming at 7 am, but when I stop to appreciate it I am reminded of the blessing she is in my life and it's not just because she still makes me a lunch with my name on it when I go to work! There is so much I could say about my mom. She's the sweetest and super funny. She loves to talk to people and people love to talk to her. She will make the person standing next to her in line her friend by the time she checks out. She has such a welcoming personality. I don't know how she does it, but I am so glad that I get to call her my mother. I honestly cannot imagine my life without her. No shame, I am a big mama's girl.  She plays a huge role in my life and while I try, she doesn't get recognized for everything she does as much as she should. So this post is dedicated to her, my mama, my reason to smile!

Love you mamita bonita <3