My mom taught me how to be independent. She taught me to be self-sufficient and to have respect for myself. She encouraged me to be the best I could be and to work hard at all I do. She taught me how to be a good mother, and how to have patience with my kids. She taught me that no one is more important than family. My mom showed me that I could be strong during the worst of times. She said, "It's OK to cry when you need to". She showed me how to not be so judgemental and to accept people for who they are. I learned a lot for my mother. There is so much I couldnt possibly list it all. She was a wonderful, hard-working, giving person who made me who I am today. Thank you Mom.