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My mom has always been an example of perseverance in every circum- stance, reminding me that all bad things pass, but the good remains. One day, we went on a small family trip to Ancash, and one of my great- est dreams was to visit the Paron Lagoon, located about 4,000 meters above sea level. Since we were not used to the altitude in Lima, my mom started feeling sick during the hike. The taxi could only take us part of the way up, so we had to continue walking. It became difficult for her to breathe along the way, and I asked if she was okay. She reassured me there was no problem; she just needed to rest now and then to fulfill my dream of seeing the Paron Lagoon. I was really scared, thinking she might have heart problems or that some- thing worse could happen. But she insisted that what mattered most was that I could achieve my dream. Thankfully, everything went well, and we were able to take beautiful pictures to remember that day. I always remember this story because my mom has always done every- thing possible to fulfill my goals and dreams, even when it required sac - rifices of time, money, and effort. This is just one example of many, but with each passing day, I learn to honor and value everything she has done for me and our family.
I have a bit of a different answer for this one, but one that I am passionate about. I was raised by my single father and unfortunately did not have a mother figure in my life. Needless to say, I did not have a strong representation of what a great mother figure was/is. This is until my wife and I began to grow our family. We have an 8-year daughter (Hadleigh) and a 1 1/2-year- old son (Maddix). The easy statement is, “My wife is an amazing mother, and I am blown away by her,” which is true. She is a natural and seems to know what to do in every circumstance. Whether raising a baby for the first time, tend - ing to a sick kid, teaching our kids new things as they reach milestones in their lives, reading books, or making sure they have the best of every- thing. It just seems to come naturally to her. What really blows me away by my wife as a mother is her will and how she wants to do the special things for our kids—things that do not come naturally to me. Being raised by a single father, I did not experience sim- ple things like making a house a home, special birthdays, holiday celebra- tions, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I had a great childhood, it’s just different not having a mother figure in my life. The little things my wife does to create experiences for our kids are lasting memories. Each birthday is an experience customized for our kids. Each holiday is an experience in teaching our kids the value and history behind said holiday while hav- ing fun doing the little things. All through the year, the little things that matter, like custom valentines, monograms on their cups and backpacks, supporting school events, or creating summer memories, I could go on and on. It just blows me away how her mind works and her persistence in ensuring our kiddos have great experiences that will become lasting memories for them. It makes me proud knowing that my kids and I have a mother/wife who loves endlessly and is creating a foundation of what they can mimic/desire as they grow up.
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LETTERS TO MOTHERS
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