In the Night with No One but You

       To Wang Lung, the earth is his constant. It is what keeps him alive and what brings him peace. It gives him security. In this same way, I see my mother. Always there for me, my ever-faithful mama makes sure I have what I need, even when I do not exactly "need" it. It does not matter to her if I am wrong or right, if I am weak or strong. She always loves me the same way every time. Some points in life can feel like a dark, inescapable night. My mother is always the first one there to catch me before I trip in the dark, always there to shine a light where she sees fit. Even though sometimes as children we find this protective parental behavior irritating, I personally realize that it is not something parents do for fun. These actions are taken to protect us and to make sure we prosper as people. I love my mother with all of who I am, and I am so thankful that I can call her my constant.