Caring, loving and supportive are all words that describe my mom, but it doesn't stop there. She’s not just my mom; she's my best friend, my rock and my number one fan. She has shaped me into the person I am now and continues to guide me through life daily. Not a day goes by that I don't feel loved by her. No matter what life throws at me I can always count on her to be there with open arms.

When I say “I can’t” she's there to remind me that I can and pushes me to be my very best. I can always count on her to support me through everything in life. Even on my worst days, she's still proud of me. When I’m down and need picking up she's the first one to put a smile on my face.

She tells me what I need to hear, even if sometimes it’s the last thing I want to hear. Whether it's good or bad she never fails to tell the truth. I can always count on her for the best advice. My mom is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. She puts everyone around her before herself, which is not something that many do. She cares for other people's children as if they are her own.

She's the mom that plans elementary school holiday parties, team cookouts and family gatherings. The best part is that she doesn't do it because she has to, but because she wants to.

My mom is someone I aspire to be. Someone that I can always count on. The greatest friend that I'll ever have.