My Hero

When I think of a hero I think of my mother. Not only does she live each day encouraging others and showing nobility, but she also shows strength throughout the everyday battles she faces. See my mom has a long list of health issues. Fibromyalgia, a painful condition of the muscles and connective tissue, and Parkinson's disease, a common crippling disease characterized by muscle spasms and tremors, are only two of the many battles she faces each day. On top of that she has had to have her heart medically stopped and a rib removed. Even though my mom suffers all the time in sometimes excruciating pain, she doesn't let it bring her down. With all of these issues she still seems to put others before herself. My mom is a surgical scrub nurse which means she assists physicians in surgical procedures. She could easily being drawing a disability check each month, but instead she continues to change peoples lives through surgery. I also appreciate my mom for continuing everything she needs to do to take care of our family. She doesn't let anything get in the way of putting up with two teenagers. As I watch her put one foot in front of the other daily, I appreciate her strength and her diligence as she goes about living life.