Laura Howard

    My mom has been there for me since day one and although it sounds cheesy, it's true.  It's not easy being a single mother of two teenagers and I think I take the things she does for me for granted sometimes.  There has never been a Christmas without an overflowing amount of presents or a birthday without an amazing party and I thank her for that.
    Not only is she a great mom, but she is also a very caring individual.  A few years ago, when we found out that my neighbors were living without electricty, my mom gladly offered to pitch in for them to get what they needed.  Also, she is a pre-school teacher at a school where some of the children's families are less fortunate.  Year after year, my mom buys them clothes if they are in need of them and does everything she can to make sure every child feels safe at school.
    Although she and I look nothing alike, our personalities can be the same at times.  We are both very strongheaded and in disagreements and we always have to have the last word.

    My mom has taught my sister and I very important life lessons.  She raised us well and has made us better people throughout the years.  I strive to make her proud because it's the least i could do after everything she's done for me.  As the years go on, I know my mom will always be the first person I go to with anything and everything.  She's inspired me in many ways and I hope to someday follow in her footsteps.