The one person who has had the most influence on my life is my Mother. She taught me through example; she worked hard, gave all, and loved us all no matter what we did. Her life was never easy, but she always fought for what she believed in, life, love, and family. She was and will always be of the strongest and most determined people I have ever known. She taught me to believe in my strength and determination, to be true to my feelings and ideals and to fight for them and to never give up. She would always say that if you feel something is not right go with your heart and things will work out. “What is meant to be will be but it is your responsibility to live a good life, have faith, work hard, go with your heart, and things will work out, everything happens for a reason.” My Mother was a wise and loving woman and I will miss her , she was my mother, my friend, my shoulder to cry on, my confidante, my teacher, my critic, my support, and my strength. She knew me better than anyone else and loved me unconditionally. Love you Mom and will hold you in my heart forever.