Generous and hard working – my mom is an inspiration

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Meet my mom.   In this picture from 10 years ago, she came to help me with my new baby.  Only months later did I stop to remember that she didn’t have her mom with her when I was born.  That means that she doesn’t have a photo like this with her own mom.  You see, she moved here when she was in her early 20’s after marrying my dad and having me.  She spoke no English, had no job skills, and had no family nearby to help her with me.  Still, she somehow made it.  After she and my dad divorced when I was 8 years old (my brother was 3 years old), my mom learned to drive a car and got a job.  She couldn’t take us back home to Japan due to the custody agreement, so she ended up staying here in the States and made a life for us.  For as long as I can remember, my mom has been the hardest worker I know.  I don’t remember her taking a sick day or even leaving work early when I was a kid.  She was the sole provider for us and took that very seriously.  That might be why I feel such a passion for my career — my mom showed me that hard work pays off.  She is also generous as the day is long.   We were not flush with money, but mom always found a way to help out a friend in need.  She really is the most generous person I know.   We don’t always get along.  We definitely don’t always agree.  Still, when I have a hard day I think about the struggles she faced as a single mom all alone.  She endured so many hardships to raise us; her love for us kids kept her going.  In return, that keeps me going.  Mom lives 7 hours away from me and we don’t get to spend much time together, but she is an inspiration to me.

Every mom is one of a kind. zulily wants to hear about yours. This Mother’s Day, zulily wants to celebrate moms.  They’re asking kids of all ages to share photos answering the prompt “My Mom Is _____.”  The photos will be featured in a gallery. Join the celebration! So what are you waiting for? Take a moment and celebrate what your mom means to you. 

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  1. Sherry Compton says

    Amazing celebration! Moms are important beyond words. They are so special. It’s important to honor them. Your mom sounds like an amazing woman and an inspiration to all. The memories you share and the love…special bonds.

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