Pulling with all her might, as the cold, frigid winds and rain soaked her clothing, the latch finally freed, allowing her to sit upon the cold wooden throne. Yes, this was the infamous outhouse, just one of many stories revealed by my mother as she explained her childhood experiences so many years ago, well not that long ago. This paper will provide an insight into the many challenges and obstacles my mom has endured at such a young age, more than most people face in a lifetime. Such stories are very spiritually uplifting and will provide a broader scope of how I view life. She is truly an inspiration to us all. My mother, Donna, was born October 31, 1964, and raised in a country setting in Maple Glen, a small community located in Miramichi. Her parents are of Irish and Scottish descent. She has four siblings, and she is the second oldest of five girls. The dwelling my mother lived in, as a child until the age of four, was much smaller than the one I grew up in. She lived in a four room house that accommodated five family members. A home dwelling equipped with electricity, a fourteen-party line telephone service, indoor plumbing for running water, wood stove for heat, and an outhouse. Houses were built small during that period to meet many families financially needs. Their home …show more content…
She not only conquered physical pain from numerous surgeries, struggled to walk, bedridden and total dependence indeed shows more than inner strength. The physical pain we forget over time, but the psychological memories seem to linger on for many years. The support from her family and many friends provided the fuel she needed to climb and reach for success. I am so blessed to have an adamant family bond. When one person is hurt, we all hurt. My family is always there to help each other during many life’s experiences, especially during the loss of my grandfather to cancer and my aunt’s seven-day-old
I dont really know what im doing, seems like i never have. From being in grade school and not knowing why God put me here to being in high school and still wondering the same thing. You said you wanted something interesting, yet not sad, but those two things are like best friends.
My family has been there for me through thick and thin. Their love has driven me to achieve greater things in life. One example of this is when I won a student of the month award back in 8th grade. Although this was sometime ago this wouldn’t have happened without the love and support of my family. My mother always motivates me to get up in the morning and have a very productive day (even if I don’t want to).
My family is the most important people in my life. I can always count on my family to be there in my time of need, and someone that is always there to laugh with me and make great memories with. Even though I am ten hours away from home, I know I can still call my mom and dad anytime, day or night, just to simply say “hey what’re you doing?”, or to talk about things going on at Union. I encourage you as you move forward in life to always make the most of the little things in life. You never know when the unexpected might occur, so never take your family for
Growing up in the town of Quitman, La. population 500 and middle child to 13 brothers and sisters my mother, Linda Lowe, possessed only a high school education and a kind smile that warmed the heart of anyone she meet. Many people assumed that my mother and her siblings were “a bunch of
...ble family who has been willing to do and sacrifice anything for my siblings and myself. Due to five unselfish acts, my brothers and sister were given the most incredible opportunities of our lives.
One thing that really bothers me is how much I changed. I used to play games all day, not focus on school, wouldn't get in serious trouble, and was very innocent compared to my present day self. There are cons and pros of my past self compared to how I am currently. I am more happy of how I am now then I am before. As time changes, so do I and I can not stop that. What’s done has already been done and can’t be changed so you always have to look towards the future and never the past. The past will not definite who you are today unless you let it. I would have never expect that I would be transferred to a continuation high school in my freshman year. It is a bad thing to many people, but I am thankful that I am sent to it because I will learn
My family has always been the center of my life. My mother Shannon raised me in a single parent house since I was three. With the death of my father from a violent robbing, my mother was forced to take on two full time jobs and struggled to put food on the table. She labored away at
What makes person a hero? Is it fighting for your country in war, rescuing a “damsel in distress,” or being the one to discover cancer? All of that is heroic, but being a hero can mean many things and be the simplest things. To me, it is being brave and strong when all seems doomed. It is sacrificing things for the better of someone else. It is the smallest act of kindness that was not expected. My mother, Susan Marie McCartney, is my hero.
It was extraordinary, indescribable, breathtaking. I looked out of the window next to me, and before my eyes was the view of a clear, blue sky, covered in sheets of snowy, white clouds. Slowly we began descending through them, revealing the expanse of blue water, stretching in every direction of the horizon. In the far right I could see a glimpse of main land, but not just any land, India. It was there and then, that I knew my life would be changed forever.
As the youngest of five children she was often overlooked. The pride of the family often overrode the opportunity to receive health care, handouts and a decent chance to become something. My mother spent her childhood in a tiny house with her family and many relatives. She was never given the opportunities to excel in learning and life like my generation has. My grandfather was a carpenter and on that living fed many hungry mouths. But despite this already unfortunate lifestyle my mother maintained good grades and was on a path to overcoming her misfortune.
My family has always been there for me which is why I took our family photo for my art project. Even though we can get under each other’s skin sometimes at the end of the day we all still love each other and have one another to talk to and to blow steam off of. Like in the books how Izzie and Mira went to their mom for help I go to my mom for help all the time. Mira’s brothers were there to watch out for them when it came to boys and dating. I hate to say it but my little brother and younger guy cousins have gone on dates with me and my boyfriend’s more than anyone. I guess what I’m trying to say is that family will always be there for you. Even the times when you wish they weren’t. In the end family is all you’ve got.
We all know that family should be cherished but, unfortunately, it wasn’t till I lost my grandpa to lung cancer for me to recognize the true value of a family. Being a bratty teenager the day before he died we were all supposed to go to my grandmas house
First of all, I’m grateful for my family. My family is benevolent. Always supports me whenever I need them, and they are always there waiting to help me just in case. They agree with my choice, help me to be better at making choices and be myself, right my wrongs and love me unconditionally.
When the word “family” is discussed, most people think of mothers, fathers, and other siblings. Some people think of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even cousins and more on the pedigree tree. Without family in people's lives, they would not be the same people that they grew up to be today and in the future. When people hear the word family they think about, the ones who will help them in any way they can whether it’s money, support, advice, or anything to help them succeed in life. Family will forever be the backbone of support.
In the end, my family as a whole is the reason that I am the person that I am today. It’s the way that different personalities all come together as one, the way my family handles hard situations, and the closeness I have with them that has really impact me and my life. I know that I would not be as cheerful, hardworking, or positive without seeing all these qualities around me for a majority of my life. It’s astonishing how just 6 people can change you for the better. I know I would be in a very different place in my life if it wasn’t for my family. Family is different for everyone, and mine is truly the best people for me.