Day Twenty-One-

                The last few days have been extremely difficult to say the least.  With only three weeks left in my final year of university, one of my favourite professors was unable to finish the year with us.  This news was devastating to say the least.  Not only was she an amazing educator and mentor but also a friend.  Her two classes account for 190% of my final grades and now someone else will be evaluating them.  To top it off, I just heard back from my #1 choice for post grad education and I did not get in (though I have been waitlisted).  My school life has been pretty rough the last week but I know it will get better, thanks to my mom.  My mother is the most optimistic woman I have ever met.  She would do anything for me (and my brother) and has proved it time and time again.  She has been there for me all week, empathising with the situation and encouraging me to stay focused.  I am extremely grateful to have such a caring and considerate woman in my life.  Even when I was in high school, she was the one I called at 3am when I didn’t have a way home and in elementary school, she was the one who came on ALL the field trips.  She is the kind of parent who takes the role seriously and ALWAYS puts her family before herself.  At times, it seems as if I don’t appreciate her, and I know I don’t say thank-you enough.  Instances like this remind me just how truly lucky I am.  Although I get annoyed with her constant concern and worried text messages, it’s better than the alternative.  I know no matter what I do, or how things turn out, she will always be there.  She is the epitome of unconditional love and my best friend.  I only wish I was able to tell her more about just how happy she makes me.  It is easy to get caught up in my own life (friends, school, hockey, work) I rarely ask her how her life is, yet she is constantly worried about mine.  If nothing else, this week has taught me that I need to be just as selfless to her as she is to us.  I can’t thank her enough for EVERYTHING she has done for me throughout the years. 

The Wonderful Lady