Patty was born in 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Catholic school from 1962 to 1974 and had nuns as teachers. After high school, Patty got her first job in 1975 at the FED. She met Bernie Gross in 1976 and they married in 1977. Patty and Bernie had two daughters, Megan in 1986 and Melissa in 1992. Patty enjoys spending time with her family and hopes to retire on a small ranch with her father.
This poem is dedicated to the author's mother. It expresses gratitude for all that mothers do, from caring for their children to making sacrifices and putting their children's needs first. The author learned many life lessons from their mother, such as bringing food and comfort to others who are grieving. The poem conveys that while motherhood is difficult, the joy it brings makes all the challenges worthwhile.
The document is a student's journal entry discussing various experiences with discrimination based on race, age, and sex. Regarding race, the author describes initially holding prejudices against Malay students in high school due to coming from a Chinese primary school, but realizing those views were wrong after being helped by a kind Malay class monitor. On ageism, the author is surprised by grandparents being more fit than younger family members in a charity run. And on sexism, the author acknowledges that while physical strength differences exist, abilities are not determined by gender alone.
Mary Waya had a difficult childhood growing up in a large family of 13 children in Malawi. Despite obstacles, she pursued her passion for netball from a young age. She showed natural talent and was selected for the national team at age 15. Though she faced challenges like pressure to leave school and get married early, Waya persevered due to her strong work ethic and dedication to netball. Her accomplishments have included representing Malawi in international tournaments and receiving awards from the President in recognition of her success and impact as a role model. Waya credits her determination and balance of sport with education for allowing her to achieve her goals.
The document is a memoir by Christy Lundgren describing her life experiences through stories connected by her tennis shoes. It summarizes her love of sports from a young age, an injury in college that led to weight gain, getting active again after graduation, and how wearing tennis shoes shaped her into the active person she is today.
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The author shares her journey from a mediocre life to finding happiness. She describes growing up as the third of four daughters and feeling like she was never the best or worst. This led to a mediocre life that was exhausting. She withdrew socially for a few years to better understand herself. This allowed her to love herself more and take responsibility for her own happiness. Happiness then became a habit by focusing on her needs and passions like exploring. Now she shares her happiness with others and finds purpose through her passions.
The document provides an overview of the author's childhood memories and experiences. It describes how the author was born into a middle-class family in 1951 and felt like a "trouble boy" due to his father falling ill after his birth. His father suffered from tuberculosis in the 1950s and had to be hospitalized for treatment, leaving the young author to stay with relatives. The author recalls painful memories of being away from his parents during this difficult time. Overall, the document shares glimpses into the author's challenging childhood and early life experiences that helped shape his outlook and philosophy.
Mary Batalis wrote a multi-genre project about her family. One section describes attending a cancer support group meeting with her mother, who had breast cancer, and sharing her experience as the youngest family member. This helped her become a new person. Another section expresses gratitude for her older siblings who supported her through their mother's cancer diagnosis and shaped her into the person she is today. The final section is a letter to her father thanking him for his love and support over the years.
This poem is dedicated to the author's mother. It expresses gratitude for all that mothers do, from caring for their children to making sacrifices and putting their children's needs first. The author learned many life lessons from their mother, such as bringing food and comfort to others who are grieving. The poem conveys that while motherhood is difficult, the joy it brings makes all the challenges worthwhile.
The document is a student's journal entry discussing various experiences with discrimination based on race, age, and sex. Regarding race, the author describes initially holding prejudices against Malay students in high school due to coming from a Chinese primary school, but realizing those views were wrong after being helped by a kind Malay class monitor. On ageism, the author is surprised by grandparents being more fit than younger family members in a charity run. And on sexism, the author acknowledges that while physical strength differences exist, abilities are not determined by gender alone.
Mary Waya had a difficult childhood growing up in a large family of 13 children in Malawi. Despite obstacles, she pursued her passion for netball from a young age. She showed natural talent and was selected for the national team at age 15. Though she faced challenges like pressure to leave school and get married early, Waya persevered due to her strong work ethic and dedication to netball. Her accomplishments have included representing Malawi in international tournaments and receiving awards from the President in recognition of her success and impact as a role model. Waya credits her determination and balance of sport with education for allowing her to achieve her goals.
The document is a memoir by Christy Lundgren describing her life experiences through stories connected by her tennis shoes. It summarizes her love of sports from a young age, an injury in college that led to weight gain, getting active again after graduation, and how wearing tennis shoes shaped her into the active person she is today.
GREENER PASTURES ( Adventures of Captain Santa Speed)(1)Vally Afamefuna
This document is the first chapter of a story titled "Greener Pastures" by Vally Afamefuna Modozie. It introduces the main character, a 10-year-old boy living with his mother and attending a new private school. He excels academically but struggles with domestic responsibilities. He later gets in trouble for arriving late to school and develops a friendship with a girl that causes issues. The chapter establishes the character's difficult upbringing and desire to succeed academically despite challenges.
The author shares her journey from a mediocre life to finding happiness. She describes growing up as the third of four daughters and feeling like she was never the best or worst. This led to a mediocre life that was exhausting. She withdrew socially for a few years to better understand herself. This allowed her to love herself more and take responsibility for her own happiness. Happiness then became a habit by focusing on her needs and passions like exploring. Now she shares her happiness with others and finds purpose through her passions.
The document provides an overview of the author's childhood memories and experiences. It describes how the author was born into a middle-class family in 1951 and felt like a "trouble boy" due to his father falling ill after his birth. His father suffered from tuberculosis in the 1950s and had to be hospitalized for treatment, leaving the young author to stay with relatives. The author recalls painful memories of being away from his parents during this difficult time. Overall, the document shares glimpses into the author's challenging childhood and early life experiences that helped shape his outlook and philosophy.
Mary Batalis wrote a multi-genre project about her family. One section describes attending a cancer support group meeting with her mother, who had breast cancer, and sharing her experience as the youngest family member. This helped her become a new person. Another section expresses gratitude for her older siblings who supported her through their mother's cancer diagnosis and shaped her into the person she is today. The final section is a letter to her father thanking him for his love and support over the years.
Nicholas Dunkley wrote an autobiography summarizing his life so far including his family, childhood memories, hobbies, goals and life lessons. He was born in 1998 in North Carolina and enjoys activities like swimming, bowling and traveling with his family. His goals are to graduate high school as valedicated, attend UNC Chapel Hill to study forensic science and work as a criminalist. Key life lessons from his mother include accepting life's challenges as learning experiences and focusing on relationships over material things.
This document contains summaries of several topics from the perspective of a teenager. It discusses enjoying cheerleading since a young age and valuing the lessons it teaches about teamwork. It also expresses love and trust for a group of best friends, particularly appreciating their individual qualities but enjoying their friendship. Another passage discusses a special father-daughter dance with a family friend filling in for an absent father.
This document is a collection of life events and memories from Jessica Lynn Wamsley's life from her birth in 1986 through 2009. Some key events included growing up in Santa Monica with her childhood best friend, her parents' divorce in 1989, experiencing the 1994 Northridge earthquake, graduating high school in 2004 and community college in 2009, and the loss of her grandmother to Alzheimer's in 2007.
The document contains several short poems by Leea Crabtree about childhood memories, love, families, and passion for basketball. It also includes a works cited section listing Flickr image sources. The poems explore remembering childhood days spent by the lake and playing, the growth of a new family with the arrival of a baby, appreciating spring days and nature, the complex bonds within families, and the author's deep love of basketball since childhood.
Final Multigenre Project by Shanequa PerryShanequa Perry
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This document contains messages between members of a college fraternity celebrating their time together over the past years. It includes messages between bigs and littles, reflections on bonding and memories made, thanks for support received, and wishes for continued closeness even as some members graduate. The overall tone is one of gratitude for the friendships and experiences shared.
The document describes the relationship between Nicky and Birna from when they first met in 2006 through 2007. It details their interactions in school, realizing their feelings for each other, saying "I love you" for the first time, sharing their first kiss, and expressing their ongoing commitment to each other. The relationship brought each of them great joy and they look forward to continuing their love and partnership.
The document describes the relationship between Nicky and Birna from when they first met in 2006 through 2007. It details their interactions in school, realizing their feelings for each other, saying "I love you" for the first time, sharing their first kiss, and expressing their commitment to staying together forever. The relationship brought each of them great joy and they believe in their future together.
This document provides glimpses into the lives of SMU graduates from 2009 through brief descriptions and messages from friends and classmates. It highlights each graduate's personalities, accomplishments, talents and the impact they had on others during their time at SMU. The graduates are remembered fondly for their kindness, humor, leadership abilities and the memories they helped create.
A book on the experiences of transgender persons in Karnataka and the journey of Jeeva, a community based organisation established in 2012, that works to promote the rights of gender and sexual minorities.
For best viewing, download the pdf and change the page display to 'two page scrolling'.
This document is a special edition magazine focused on amazing moms, both past and present. It contains articles written by various authors about their mothers or other influential women. The lead article is a tribute written by Raven Blair Glover about her late mother, Emily Blair. Raven describes her mother as a stunning and sharp dresser but also as someone who loved deeply. She reflects on qualities she inherited from her mother like courage, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The magazine aims to honor mothers and share stories that celebrate their positive influence and important role in children's lives.
The document is a letter from a mother to her daughter Braidy expressing her unconditional love and protection. She promises to pursue the right pathways when faced with obstacles and provide the natural respect and love that they both want. She says Braidy only has one mother that cannot be replaced and hopes God will keep and restore Braidy, being the one she leans on when there is no one else. The mother expresses thanking God for giving her daughter Braidy.
The letters are promises from students to parents, friends, and others expressing gratitude and commitment. They promise to work hard in school, follow advice, and be supportive in return. The letters convey caring relationships and motivation to succeed despite challenges.
A child was born into a poor family in a slum and wanted to go to school but could not afford uniforms or supplies. While working in the nearby market, the child envied other kids going to school. One day, a woman named Kathy convinced the child's parents to send them to school and provided uniforms, books, and supplies, allowing the child to get an education and pursue new opportunities. The child is now excited about learning and hopes all kids get the chance to go to school.
1. The author recalls moving to a new school in 8th grade and feeling very nervous about making new friends and fitting in. She lied about herself and her interests to try to seem "cool" to her new classmates.
2. Eventually the author slipped up in her lies and her classmates found out she had been pretending. She realized she needed to be her true self to make real friends.
3. The author learned it's important to love yourself for who you are rather than trying to pretend to be someone else. She encourages others to be genuine and honest about who they are.
This multi-genre project by Shanequa Perry is dedicated to five influential men in her life who helped support her after her father passed away when she was an infant. The project includes letters to her uncle, cousin, and grandfather expressing gratitude for their encouragement and role in her life. It also includes a poem about missing her father and meeting her cousin from her father's side of the family for the first time. The overall project pays tribute to the father figures who helped raise Perry and stand in the gap after losing her father at a young age.
This document contains birthday wishes from many fans around the world for actress Emma Watson's 24th birthday. The fans express their love and admiration for Emma, wish her a happy birthday, and hope she has a wonderful day spent with family and friends. Many thank her for her talent and the positive influence she has had on their lives.
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My Mom Essay
Profile of My Mother
My Mom Essay
My Mom Essay
My Mom Essay
Narrative Essay : My Mom
My Mom Taught Me
I Love My Mother Essay
My Mother Essay
My Mother Essay
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My Mother Essay
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My Mother Essay
My mother is my hero. She worked incredibly hard to earn her nursing degree and pass various exams so that she could move to America for better opportunities and send money home to support her large family in the Philippines. She was dedicated to her education from a young age, always studying while her friends went out, and graduated at the top of her high school and college classes. Her goal of passing the exams needed to become a nurse and move to America motivated her relentless work. She succeeded and was able to create a better life for both herself and her family through her commitment to her education.
Nicholas Dunkley wrote an autobiography summarizing his life so far including his family, childhood memories, hobbies, goals and life lessons. He was born in 1998 in North Carolina and enjoys activities like swimming, bowling and traveling with his family. His goals are to graduate high school as valedicated, attend UNC Chapel Hill to study forensic science and work as a criminalist. Key life lessons from his mother include accepting life's challenges as learning experiences and focusing on relationships over material things.
This document contains summaries of several topics from the perspective of a teenager. It discusses enjoying cheerleading since a young age and valuing the lessons it teaches about teamwork. It also expresses love and trust for a group of best friends, particularly appreciating their individual qualities but enjoying their friendship. Another passage discusses a special father-daughter dance with a family friend filling in for an absent father.
This document is a collection of life events and memories from Jessica Lynn Wamsley's life from her birth in 1986 through 2009. Some key events included growing up in Santa Monica with her childhood best friend, her parents' divorce in 1989, experiencing the 1994 Northridge earthquake, graduating high school in 2004 and community college in 2009, and the loss of her grandmother to Alzheimer's in 2007.
The document contains several short poems by Leea Crabtree about childhood memories, love, families, and passion for basketball. It also includes a works cited section listing Flickr image sources. The poems explore remembering childhood days spent by the lake and playing, the growth of a new family with the arrival of a baby, appreciating spring days and nature, the complex bonds within families, and the author's deep love of basketball since childhood.
Final Multigenre Project by Shanequa PerryShanequa Perry
This document is a multi-genre project by Shanequa Perry dedicated to five men who have impacted her life. It includes letters to her uncle, cousin, and father who passed away when she was three months old. It also includes a poem about her father and a reflection on meeting cousins from her father's side of the family for the first time. The men honored helped encourage Shanequa after her father's passing and stood in as father figures in her life. The project allows her to express gratitude for their support and share memories.
This document contains messages between members of a college fraternity celebrating their time together over the past years. It includes messages between bigs and littles, reflections on bonding and memories made, thanks for support received, and wishes for continued closeness even as some members graduate. The overall tone is one of gratitude for the friendships and experiences shared.
The document describes the relationship between Nicky and Birna from when they first met in 2006 through 2007. It details their interactions in school, realizing their feelings for each other, saying "I love you" for the first time, sharing their first kiss, and expressing their ongoing commitment to each other. The relationship brought each of them great joy and they look forward to continuing their love and partnership.
The document describes the relationship between Nicky and Birna from when they first met in 2006 through 2007. It details their interactions in school, realizing their feelings for each other, saying "I love you" for the first time, sharing their first kiss, and expressing their commitment to staying together forever. The relationship brought each of them great joy and they believe in their future together.
This document provides glimpses into the lives of SMU graduates from 2009 through brief descriptions and messages from friends and classmates. It highlights each graduate's personalities, accomplishments, talents and the impact they had on others during their time at SMU. The graduates are remembered fondly for their kindness, humor, leadership abilities and the memories they helped create.
A book on the experiences of transgender persons in Karnataka and the journey of Jeeva, a community based organisation established in 2012, that works to promote the rights of gender and sexual minorities.
For best viewing, download the pdf and change the page display to 'two page scrolling'.
This document is a special edition magazine focused on amazing moms, both past and present. It contains articles written by various authors about their mothers or other influential women. The lead article is a tribute written by Raven Blair Glover about her late mother, Emily Blair. Raven describes her mother as a stunning and sharp dresser but also as someone who loved deeply. She reflects on qualities she inherited from her mother like courage, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The magazine aims to honor mothers and share stories that celebrate their positive influence and important role in children's lives.
The document is a letter from a mother to her daughter Braidy expressing her unconditional love and protection. She promises to pursue the right pathways when faced with obstacles and provide the natural respect and love that they both want. She says Braidy only has one mother that cannot be replaced and hopes God will keep and restore Braidy, being the one she leans on when there is no one else. The mother expresses thanking God for giving her daughter Braidy.
The letters are promises from students to parents, friends, and others expressing gratitude and commitment. They promise to work hard in school, follow advice, and be supportive in return. The letters convey caring relationships and motivation to succeed despite challenges.
A child was born into a poor family in a slum and wanted to go to school but could not afford uniforms or supplies. While working in the nearby market, the child envied other kids going to school. One day, a woman named Kathy convinced the child's parents to send them to school and provided uniforms, books, and supplies, allowing the child to get an education and pursue new opportunities. The child is now excited about learning and hopes all kids get the chance to go to school.
1. The author recalls moving to a new school in 8th grade and feeling very nervous about making new friends and fitting in. She lied about herself and her interests to try to seem "cool" to her new classmates.
2. Eventually the author slipped up in her lies and her classmates found out she had been pretending. She realized she needed to be her true self to make real friends.
3. The author learned it's important to love yourself for who you are rather than trying to pretend to be someone else. She encourages others to be genuine and honest about who they are.
This multi-genre project by Shanequa Perry is dedicated to five influential men in her life who helped support her after her father passed away when she was an infant. The project includes letters to her uncle, cousin, and grandfather expressing gratitude for their encouragement and role in her life. It also includes a poem about missing her father and meeting her cousin from her father's side of the family for the first time. The overall project pays tribute to the father figures who helped raise Perry and stand in the gap after losing her father at a young age.
This document contains birthday wishes from many fans around the world for actress Emma Watson's 24th birthday. The fans express their love and admiration for Emma, wish her a happy birthday, and hope she has a wonderful day spent with family and friends. Many thank her for her talent and the positive influence she has had on their lives.
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Mother Essay : My Mother
My Mom Essay
Profile of My Mother
My Mom Essay
My Mom Essay
My Mom Essay
Narrative Essay : My Mom
My Mom Taught Me
I Love My Mother Essay
My Mother Essay
My Mother Essay
Essay on Appreciating Mom
Love Of A Mother Essay
My Mother Essay
Love My Mother
My Love My Mother
My Mother Essay
I Care For My Mother
Essay on My Mother
A Day in the Life of My Mother
Profile of My Mother
A Moment With My Mother
Essay on Appreciating Mom
Mother Essay : My Mother
My Mother Essay
My mother is my hero. She worked incredibly hard to earn her nursing degree and pass various exams so that she could move to America for better opportunities and send money home to support her large family in the Philippines. She was dedicated to her education from a young age, always studying while her friends went out, and graduated at the top of her high school and college classes. Her goal of passing the exams needed to become a nurse and move to America motivated her relentless work. She succeeded and was able to create a better life for both herself and her family through her commitment to her education.
The letter is from a college student writing to their mother. It discusses their mother's career as an ER nurse, noting she saves lives but prefers telling funny stories from work. It also mentions their different interests, with the mother enjoying sports while the writer finds them tiring. The main point of the letter is for the writer to tell their mother why she is their role model, listing reasons like her career, friends, independence, and family. The writer struggles to express sentiment but decides to use a bullet list to convey their admiration for their mother.
The document describes how the author's mother is the person they admire most. They admire her strength through difficult times, how she is always there to support them, and works hard to provide for their needs. Their favorite memories are spending time with their mother, laughing and talking. The author concludes that their mother is an amazing person who is their rock and source of support.
My mom is my hero because she raised me to be a hard worker and help others. She is courageous, loving, and selfless. She cared for neighbors and those who were sick. My mom moved far from her parents and adjusted to a new culture, showing her courage. She raised five children and taught them to be independent. My mom is my role model.
The essay describes the author's mother as selfless, nurturing, and hard-working. She mainly thinks of others and works hard to provide for her family. The most important lesson the mother teaches is that no one is perfect. The author has a close relationship with their mother, who gives great advice and support. Overall, the mother has taught the author important life lessons through both her words and actions.
You may be stressed about revealing your cancer diagnosis to your child or children.
Children love stories and these often provide parents with a means of broaching tricky subjects and so the ‘The Secret Warrior’ book was especially written for CANSA TLC, by creative writer and social worker, Sally Ann Carter.
Find out more:
https://cansa.org.za/resources-to-help-share-a-parent-or-loved-ones-cancer-diagnosis-with-a-child/
Procrastination is a common challenge that many individuals face when it comes to completing tasks and achieving goals. It can hinder productivity and lead to feelings of stress and frustration.
However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to overcome procrastination and increase productivity.
In this article, we will explore the causes of procrastination, how to recognize the signs of procrastination in oneself, and effective strategies for overcoming procrastination and boosting productivity.
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13. Poem
I love my mother.
I wouldn’t trade her for any other.
She’s always there for me,
and knows me to a tee.
When I’m feeling blue,
she helps me power through.
Her laughter is contagious,
while her teddy bear hugs and
butterfly kisses are the greatest.
My love for her continuously grows.
As time goes on,
I hope it shows.
Forever her daughter I’ll always be,
because no other mother could put
up with me.
14. My Mom is…
My mom is my rock. When all else fails, I know she is the one
person I can count on to always be there for me. Whether I am
having a bad day or feeling under the weather, my mom knows
just what to do to cheer me up. Having her by my side makes
everything feel all right in the world.
My mom is my hero. She brought me into this world and has
provided a wonderful life for me. I never have to worry about a
thing because she takes care of it all. Her determination to
make my life the best it can be only makes me love her more.
My mom is my best friend. We get each other in a way that no
one else could even begin to understand. One minute we’re
arguing and the next we’re laughing until we cry. It’s just the
type of relationship we have. It must have something to do with
the special mother-daughter bond we both share.
My mom is my role model. When asked whom I wanted to be
like when I grew up, I always responded with my mom. It is
because of her that I strive to be the best daughter, friend,
sister, and person I can be. Not only is my mom kind, honest,
and loyal, but her outgoing personality is contagious as well.
Everyone she meets is instantly drawn to her.
My mom is my world. Without her, I don’t know where I would
be or what I would do.
15. My best friend
Only one who truly gets me
There through thick and
thin
Heart of gold
Enjoyable to be around
Remarkable role model
16. “Perfect Mom” Recipe
Ingredients:
•1 box of love
•1 cup of empathy
•2/3 cup of patience
•1 tbsp. of humor
•¼ cup of strength
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all of the ingredients together in
a large bowl
3. Pour mixture into a pan
4. Bake for 10 minutes
5. Remove from oven
Enjoy the “Perfect Mom”!
Number of servings: 1
19. Narrative
My mother has taught me many things over the years, but I’ll never forget her teaching me how to ride a bike. I remember being jealous of all my friends in
the first grade who knew how to ride their bikes without training wheels. I felt like a baby still having the training wheels on my bike. I wanted to be a big kid
and ride without them, so I begged my mom to teach me. She agreed to, not realizing what she had in store.
The first step required taking the training wheels off of my bike. I felt so happy to have them taken off, I just wanted to jump on my bike and go for a
ride. My mom warned me it might take a little time before I could ride without my training wheels on. Lots and lots of practicing came next. With my mom
holding on to the bike for support, I took a seat on my bike. Surprised by how wobbly I felt on the bike, I began to get an uneasy feeling in my stomach that
this was going to be harder than I thought. Again, my mom reassured me everything would be all right and I would eventually get the hang of it. We started
off slow. I lifted my feet off of the ground and placed them on the pedals. My mom held onto the bike and walked alongside as I began to pedal. “I’m doing
it, I’m riding without training wheels,” I thought to myself. With my mom’s support, riding seemed like a piece of cake. I felt like I got the hang of it, so I
asked my mom to let go. What a huge mistake! My mom let go of the bike too soon. I wobbled for a bit, started teetering, and then tilted over, causing me to
fall down with my bike on top of me. I had scraped my knee on the concrete and began crying in pain. Before I knew it though, my mom appeared by my
side again. She took my bike off of me and lifted me up, comforting me as she carried me back home. Then, she cleaned my wound and placed my favorite
Disney princess band-aid on it. I continued crying, no longer in pain but embarrassment and sadness over failing to ride on my own. My mom held me in
her arms and attempted to calm me down. I’ll never forget the words she told me. She said, “Honey it is okay. You tried your best and that’s all that matters.
Learning how to ride a bike takes practice. Not everyone gets it on his or her first try. You are bound to fall down a few times, but the important thing is to
get back up and try again. You can do it, I know you can!” I needed to hear those words of encouragement. Knowing she believed in me made me want to
get back on my bike and try again.
The next day, I decided to try again. At first I didn’t want to fall off, so I made sure my mom gripped onto the bike as I pedaled along. We went down
the street like this before heading back home. On the ride back home, my mom would let go of the bike for just a few seconds, long enough for me to try
and get a feel for riding on my own/find my balance, before she grabbed hold again. Not quite ready for her to let go for good, we decided to head back
home. The next day I came ready to rock it.
Feeling more confident then ever, my mom and I headed outside for the third time. I could feel it in my bones; today I would learn how to ride. As
usual, my mom started off holding onto my bike. Once I felt comfortable, I told her to let go. Hesitant to let go, I reassured her that I could do it this time.
Sure enough, my mom let go, and I continued to ride. I started a little shaky, but then I got the hang of it and rode with ease. It seemed like I had been riding
on my own forever. I could feel the wind in my hair, and my mom yelling behind me, “You are doing it! Keep it up! Go Melissa!” A rush of excitement
overcame me. I could ride my bike on my own without any help. I stopped at the end of the street and waited for my mom to reach me. She gave me the
biggest hug and kiss on the cheek while exclaiming, “Congratulations! I am so proud of you.” I felt a sense of accomplishment, but I knew I couldn’t have
done it without my mom. I thanked her for her help and not giving up on me or letting me give up on myself. She said, “Of course Melissa. I would do
anything for you, and I’ll always be there for you.”
My mom has stuck by her words. To this day, she has not let me down once. She encourages me each and every day and reminds me to always
do my best. I don’t think she will ever realize how much I appreciate her and all of the things she has done for me throughout the years. I wouldn’t be the
woman I am today if it weren’t for her. I love my mom and the bond we will forever share of her teaching me how to ride a bike.
20. Persuasive
Dear Mommy,
Can I please get a puppy? My birthday is coming up, and a puppy would be
the best birthday present ever! I promise I will take of care of it. You have no idea
how much I want a puppy.
Megan and I have been saving our allowance money, and together we have
enough to buy one. Isn’t that great? Then you don’t have to spend any of your
money. Also, I have been cutting ads out of the paper of puppies for sale. Could we
go see some of them soon? I know you will fall in love with these puppies once you
have a chance to see them. I don’t know how you could resist the ones I found.
Their pictures are just too darn cute. My first choice would be a Shih Tzu or a Yorkie
because they are both small and adorable. I’ll be honest though, I would be happy
with any puppy at this point. You can even pick the puppy out if you want to.
If you let me get a puppy, here is a list of things I promise to do: train it, walk
it, feed it, bathe it, clean up after it, play with it, and anything else needed to take
care of it. I know a puppy is a huge responsibility, but I know I am ready and can
handle it. You won’t have to do a thing. I have everything planned out. The puppy
can stay in my room while I am at school and sleep on my bed at night. Then you
don’t have to worry about the puppy getting in your way. How perfect is that?
Please mommy?! I promise I will be on my best behavior too. I won’t fight
with Megan, and I will do all of my chores. Anything you want me to do, consider it
already done. Trust me, you won’t regret it if you let me get a puppy. Besides mom,
all of my friends have pets. Why can’t we have a pet too? Once I get a puppy, I
won’t ever ask for anything again. I love you! Will you please let me get a puppy?
Love,
Melissa
21. Informational
What’s the most exciting thing you have ever done?
Well it’s not very exciting to most people, but I went on a cruise to the Bahamas.
What is your biggest accomplishment?
Being able to make it on my own since I was twenty-one.
If you could go back in time would you change anything? Why or why not?
Yes, I would not get married at twenty-one! I would have waited until I was at least twenty-five.
Twenty-one is just too young.
What is your biggest fear?
Death.
What is your most prized possession?
My two daughters.
What is your number one regret?
Not finishing college.
If you could trade places with someone else, who would it be and why?
The first lady of the United States because I would like to experience what she does each day.
What is your most memorable experience?
Giving birth.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Hawaii! I have never been there, and I love warm weather.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Retired and living in a small ranch with your father.
22. More About Patty
Bucket List:
1. Meet someone famous
2. Take some cooking
lessons
3. Buy my dream car
4. Ride a motorcycle
5. Go for a hot air balloon
ride
6. Be on a reality show like
The Amazing Race
7. See the Olympics in
person
8. Go jet skiing
9. Travel the world
10. Win the lottery
23. Author
My name is Melissa Gross. I am a
junior at UNC Charlotte majoring in
Elementary Education with a
concentration in mathematics.
When I’m not in class, I love to
spend time with my family and
friends. They mean the world to
me.
The purpose of my project is to
convey my thoughts and feelings
about my mother. I wanted to write
down in words how much I
appreciate her and the things she
has done for me.
The intended audience for my
project is my family, and of course,
my mom!