As Mother's Day approaches, I am reminded of how wonderful my mom is.
She is kind, loving, sassy, and supportive. I want to be as supportive as she is one day because her support shows through in the form of understanding, but also showing up for those who need her.
She will go to funerals to support her friends, spend as much money that is necessary to help family, drive to my college to give me something I need, and spend all day at an event that I helped plan.
She is the most supportive person I know.
As I've gone through the trials and tribulations of going to college and living on my own, she has left an incredible mark on me. We all say we won't be our parents, but I hope to my mom.
I've realized how important it is to support one another. College is hard, life is downright awful at times, and what makes it better is having someone who will show up for you.
She has shown up by sending me good luck texts when I have a big test, encouraging me when I'm down, sitting with me while I cry about school or life, and actually physically showing up to my work when I'm sad to bring me a Starbucks.
My mom shows her love by showing up when I or anyone around her needs it most.
Thank you, mom, for showing me this quality that is so vital. Thank you for being the person I always need.
Most importantly, I hope to show up for you too because no matter how hard I try-- I will never be able to repay you.
"i struggle so deeply to understand how someone can pour their entire soul blood and energy into someone without wanting anything in return-- i will have to wait till I'm a mother," Rupi Kaur.