Question of the Day

This is kind of an extension of Alexa's "inspiration" post from yesterday. Who has had the greatest influence on your life?

Wow.. I guess this is a pretty easy question for me. My mom is the greatest influence in my life. Months before her high school graduation her father passed away. A year later she got pregnant with me, when she was told she'd never have children due to a medical condition. My mom raised me, worked two sometimes three jobs and went to college partime. Growing up she always put me, my needs and wants before her own. When I was 15 she fell madly in love with the man I call dad and married shortly there after. Within five years she lost two of her favorite nephews who were brothers, to horrific accidents. And pulled herself together in order to take care of my aunt. One of those nephews had a newborn baby that she and my dad decided to raise as their own. Imagine, their youngest child was already 24 and now they were starting over!! A year later, my dad went to the emergency room for a hemorraging nose. And was sent back to his pcp and then to a pulmonologist. To be diagonsed with non-small cell lung cancer, which is the fastest growing lung cancer, only weeks after their wedding anniversary. My mom took FMLA to be with my dad. I've never seen someone stronger than her. My dad only lasted 43 days after he was diagnosed and every single one of those days my mom was there taking care of him and doing everything she could to make his last days happy. It's been eight months since my dad died. And everyday my mom gets out of bed and tries to make life normal for my sister. And to me that takes a lot of courage and strength. Sorry for being mushy.. but that's who has been the biggest influence in my life.There are not enough words to describe how much I love and adore my mom. Karee

God Bless your Mother! Next Mother's day you have to write a story about her for one of the women's magazines. She has love, courage, all the good qualities. Sincerely, Molly

My Mom taught me Love, Patience and Strenght to go on no matter what comes your way.She raised three children basicly on her own. My father was an alcoholic, enough said. My Granny was always there when I needed to escape. I also had two brothers. I believe she taught me the importance of a Granny. Because of her I think I am a good Granny, at least I try. She still watches over me. I know her spirit is with me to guide me through the tough times. gail

Karee, Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. Thanks for sharing that with all of us! Amy

OMG so many people in my family that i couldnt narrow it down, so im going to cheat and make it one lump answer....my FAMILY!!!!!

OMG so many people in my family that i couldnt narrow it down, so im going to cheat and make it one lump answer....my FAMILY!!!!!

probley my birtrh mother... althogugh i have never met her.... felt her touch... seen her smile... smelt her hair.. of even called her mommy... she has givin me so much... she was and is so brave... all i have to remember her by is a blanket she knitted for me... there are nights i have cried for her and wished she could be by side to graduate.. i saved her a ticket and an announcent.. i began my search for her a couple months ago.. but i then learned that in florda i have to be 21 to get any info on her.. and soi put my search on hold for 3 years...so for me 3 more years i will continue to wonder... i have to say... that i dont know if would still be here if it wasnt for the fact that i want to meet her... lexa

It have to cheat and list two: (1) my mother (2) and my husband. Both are so special and have given me so much.