She was the oldest of six Mexican girls that lived in a house down in the valley that would maybe fit three people comfortably. She quickly filled into the roll of a third provider with her parents as she continued to grow. Waking up at 6:30 in the morning to make sure all her sisters were up and ready to go to school. After school she would practice her clarinet for hours upon hours til she heard near perfection, not because she had to, but because she loved it. Once she was done practicing, she would go to work for a few hours to help pay for grocery's and bills before heading home. 11:00 p.m., arriving at home, she would work on any homework, chores, or just anything else that needed to get done before going to sleep. Repeat.
After putting in those hours upon hours of work on her craft, she finally got a chance to play in the band at McNeese State University. She would be the first person in her family to attend college. She knew what the money situation was for her family, barely being able to feed everybody and provide the kids with enough clothes. With the scholarship money she would receive, and the money flow she would continue to receive with her still working, she would slave herself to allow her to go to college. Yet no matter how large of a workload she was under, distractions and problems continued to pile up on her.
Coming home from college, she would be welcomed to a house in pandemonium with her younger sisters getting sexual assaulted by their grandfather as well as some of the older ones getting pregnant while still in high school. Once of twice a month she would have to come home to not only take care of her younger sisters but also take care of her two nieces. Every step she seems to take forward in life are counteracted with the anchor of work and distractions that keep holding her back.
She wouldn't get that anchor loosened up until she branched off into her career as a musician in the Air Force Band and settled down to have a family. When looking back at all the gray hairs on her head I caused, I think of not only what she went through with me but all she went through towards ending up with me. All of the work and sacrifice she gave when it came to her family was indescribable. As I continue striving towards the goals I want to achieve in my life, I look back at my mom as an inspiration. She is a clear cut model of the hardest working and most caring person in the world. I wouldn't be the man I am today without her. And mom, if you end up reading this later, I just want to tell you I love you and I appreciate everything you did to get me where I am today. Thank you.
This is such a power message of the love of a mother and all the sacrifices that they are willing to make for there children. This blog was really good and i cannot wait to read what comes next. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteHi John! I really enjoyed reading your blog. this was a very well done blog. The love mother have for their children is above all love and this story really emphasizes it.
ReplyDeleteJohn, I am truly imspired by the dedication and hard work your mother has done to provide for her family and the sacrifices she had to make. Each of our stories are different yet have a powerful message to contribute to the world. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteOne of the main things about your post that struck a chord with me was how much your mom has been through. It seems as though she was still able to provide a loving and stable home for you. Many parents who go through so many trial and tribulations could not say the same. You should be extremely proud :)
ReplyDeleteJohn, this blog was truly great! It a,ages me that your mom was able to go through all if that and still provided for you and loved you. She must be one hell of an awesome woman! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteWhat I loved most about this blog is I can tell you truly appreciate everything she sacrificed and did for you as she was growing up. I can tell you truly recognized she did before this task was assigned, that you have true appreciation for her efforts. Most people our age can't do that these days. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteHey John! Your blog was great! I am inspired by your mom, and I can tell how much you appreciate her for the sacrifices she made. Your mom is such an amazing mother because of all the love she has for her children! I cannot wait for your next blog!
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