Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word selfless as "showing great concern for and willingness to give unselfishly to others." I define the word selfless as "my mom." It is actually hard to pick just one word to describe my mom, because she is amazing in so many different ways. Even though I may be difficult sometimes, she loves me nonetheless and I would like to thank her for that. I also really look up to her because of who she is as a person, so here are just the few of the many things that I admire about her:
She is always there.
She is there for me 24/7, and when I say 24/7 I mean it. I have called my mom at 2 a.m. telling her that I thought I was getting sick and then again at 8 a.m. convinced that I was dying of the illness I called her at 2.a.m about. She is always there to listen to me when I need her, even if it is at unreasonable times of the day. Not only is she there for me, but she is there for the rest of the family and anyone else who needs her help. She is so giving and I hope I can become as selfless and giving as she is one day.
She does things without complaint.
I actually cannot recall my mom complaining about anything at all (except when I don't clean my room or leave all my clothes inside when she does my laundry, but that is clearly my fault). She cleans the house, does the laundry, cooks dinner, drives me places, buys food and clothes, listens to me, takes care of me when I am sick, and not once does she complain about those things. I find myself complaining about the smallest of things, but when I reflect on my mom, rarely does she ever complain. She does not even complain when she is sick and I know I sure do, especially to her. That is one thing that I really look up to about my mom, and I hope to be more like her in that aspect.
She radiates love.
Just like the definition of selfless, I also define love as my mom. She demonstrates love in everything she does and says. She teaches me love through her faith in God, the things she does everyday, how she treats those around her, and always putting family needs before her own. Also, her and my dad also are a great definition of love. They have taught what to look for in a significant other, and what type of love I want in my life. I hope that one day I can radiate the love that my mom does.
She really is, always right.
Even though it slightly pains me to admit this, my mom is right. Whether she is right about that I should have brought a coat with because it is cold outside, or that I am not going to fail out of school, she knows best. She pushes me to be the best version of myself, and only tells me things out of love and concern for my well being. When I disagree with her or think I know better, I need to remember she is looking at a bigger picture and knows what is best for me. I really do hope that one day I can be as right as she is in the sense of how much she cares about me.
When I was little, I wanted to grow up to be an ice skater, veterinarian, and at one point I even wanted to be a mermaid. Now that I am in college, I want to be more than my major I am studying; I want to become someone like my mom. Even if I can at least be half the person that she is, that would still make me quite an incredible person.
