Personal Narrative-My Mom Is My Hero

567 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Importance of moral education

America & Mom
What makes person a hero? Is it fighting for your country in war, rescuing a “damsel in distress,” or being the one to discover cancer? All of that is heroic, but being a hero can mean many things and be the simplest things. To me, it is being brave and strong when all seems doomed. It is sacrificing things for the better of someone else. It is the smallest act of kindness that was not expected. My mother, Susan Marie McCartney, is my hero.
Sue McCartney gave birth and raised eight kids with discipline and unconditional love. Although she was a wonderful elementary teacher, after she had my oldest brother, Sue became a stay-at-home mom because she is a person who sacrifices things that she worked so hard for, for her children. I will occasionally find a scripture quote sticking to the bathroom mirror, and as my mom drops me off to school, she calls out, “Be the light of Christ!” meaning for me to be an example of God in everything I do that day. My mom gave all of my older siblings McDonald's gift cards so that if we ever see homeless people, we can feed them in a way. She believes that it is so important that I become a kind, honest, and giving person and I have come to be grateful for that.
When my dad lost his job, times were …show more content…

She pushes me in my academics, sports, and just about anything because, for some reason, my mom believes I can do just about everything. In school, my mother always expects me to work and study hard, and when it comes to athletics, I look forward to going on runs with my mom because she helps me get stronger and faster. Sue McCartney somehow finds the time to coach my volleyball team, (although she has never played the sport herself), take me to piano lessons, or whatever extra curricular activity that is going on for me and my sibling that season. It takes a lot of love to do and sacrifice so much so that your children can reach for the stars and follow their

Show More
Related

  • Analysis Of Jose Antonio Vargas's 'Undocumented Immigrant'

    1141 Words  | 3 Pages

    A hero is someone who invests their time helping others rather than themselves. They are always conscious of their surroundings and environment. Heroes help their enemies and friends regardless of the circumstances. A hero is also someone who is humble and knows when to be protective of others and themselves. Heroes are people who acknowledge flaws, and fix mistakes, those were my own definition of a hero. In “Undocumented Immigrant”, Jose Antonio Vargas tells the truth about his illegal status in the United States. Not only was he an immigrant in the United States, he was his own hero. Vargas proved that he is a hero through code switching, bravery and honesty.

    Read More

  • Analysis: Kim Barkey

    1379 Words  | 3 Pages

    A woman who has influenced my life in a positive way and who has made a difference in my life is my aunt, Kim Barkey. My aunt has always been someone I could look up too, even from a young age. I always have admired Kim as a positive woman influence in my life. Kim is my mom’s younger half-sister so I have known her my entire life and have spent as much time as possible with her talking about life’s worries, getting amazing advice, and learning how to relax, slow down, and delight in everything life has to offer. Growing up, all kids have periods of time where they are struggling and do not feel comfortable going to their parents, so fortunately I had my aunt for a shoulder to lean on and a hug to make me feel okay again. Kim’s strength,

    Read More

  • Beowulf: What Makes A Hero?

    871 Words  | 2 Pages

    What Makes A Hero? Heros are all around the world today. Firefighters are heroes, professional athletes are heroes. Heroes are often praised for the accomplishments made throughout their lives.

    Read More

  • Eulogy for my Loving Mother

    462 Words  | 1 Pages

    Throughout my life my mom has always been selfless and generous- especially when it came to her children and grandchildren… ever putting her self last! SHE WAS MY EVERYTHING… Unlike my sister, I was the one that gave my parents their grey hair… It took me longer than most to mature, and the truth is- that’s putting it mildly. Yet through all the ups and downs, and all the times I would end up disappointing her expectations of me, one thing NEVER

    Read More

  • Most Impactful Individual In My Life

    508 Words  | 2 Pages

    The most impactful individual in my life is my mother, Samantha Jarvis, and that is because, she is the one person I know will always be there for me and guide me when I need help. Its safe to say that I would not exist without her (and my dad) and while that is physically true, I also believe that I would not the person I am today without her. My mom has always encouraged me, even from a young age, to chase my passion for learning and find the answers to my questions. She is the one, I get most of morals, ideals, and work ethic from. My mom is one of those people who give a lot and expect nothing in return. She has been the sole provider of my family for the past 18 years due to my father having a broken back and being unable to work. She also the one that does the cleaning around the house, runs errands around town, takes time off work or skips lunch to take me or my sibling to therapy or, to the doctor’s office, and just about everything else.

    Read More

  • My Mother's Paramount Influence

    572 Words  | 2 Pages

    My mom was the most sensible and beautiful person I have ever known. She was a statuesque woman with gorgeous, raven- black hair which perfectly bordered her oval shaped face. Her skin resembled that of a porcelain doll, and her voice was like that of an angel. Her perfectly formed, thin, pink lips often spoke of love and motivation. Her strong hands were testimony of the hard work and dedication that she always put forth to keep the farm and family going. Performing above and beyond with every task was how she lived her life; nothing was too small to be done right. As a young, single parent, she worked day and night to keep my sister fed and clothed. After she met my father and had my brother and me, she continued to work tirelessly. This woman was the bond that held my family together, an inspiration to me, and the most influential person in my life.

    Read More

  • Hero Among Heroes Essay

    1182 Words  | 3 Pages

    Do you know what it takes to be a hero? A hero by dictionary definition is a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. A hero is not someone who is closed-minded, selfish, or snobby. There are heroes everywhere in the world, and a hero should not be defined as a male or female. I have many heroes in my life and they have helped me immensely. The two biggest heroes in my life would have to be my parents. A hero to me is someone who has perseverance, is compassionate, and selfless.

    Read More

  • First Admissions Essay: How My Mom Changed My Life

    493 Words  | 1 Pages

    She and my father were divorced when I was three and my brother just one, and as a single parent supporting two small children on a public school teacher’s salary, she faced her own share of hardships along the way. A selfless woman, she always made sure that my brother and I were cared for before her own needs, but as soon as she was able she began attending night classes in order to get her Master’s degree and further her own education as well as provide for our future. One of my very first memories of my mom is her dropping us off at my grandparents’ house, after she had already had a full day of teaching at a local middle school, to attend several hours of night

    Read More

  • Eulogy For Mother

    719 Words  | 2 Pages

    Everyone has that one person that they give their utmost respect to because of the way they have impacted their life. Well, I give all my respect to my mother because of the not only impact, but the power this woman has had in my life since I was born. My mother has been here to uplift me when skies were grey for me, kept my head on straight when I felt like giving up in life, and she has made sure I was straight and had everything I needed even when she did not have a dollar to spend on herself. All because of my mother I had the knowledge on how to do right to become successful, I am in school, and I have always been on the right path, and lastly, I have always had a stable place to be, therefore I was never in the streets, or wondering where I would be sleeping. Growing up as a little girl, my mother has been the one to make sure my well- being was fine, thus making sure I was straight even when she was not.

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Mother

    403 Words  | 1 Pages

    It states in our book, “Wise people know a great deal about how to conduct life, how to interpret life events, and what life means” (Kali & Cavanaugh, 2015). After having read this statement, I narrowed my choices down to the one person I believe to be the wisest, my mother. I believe my mother is a good example of wisdom because of the infinite advice she gives me, she reflects back onto her personal life experiences and presents it to me as a lesson. She’s gone through a lot in her life, from loosing her mother at a young age, to having to quit school in order to help with the household. It states, “Wisdom deals with important or difficult matters of life and the human condition” (Kali & Cavanaugh, 2015) and I can only imagine how

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Mother

    498 Words  | 1 Pages

    She always made sure I had all the appropriate therapies and was a fierce advocate from the time I was born. My mom never gave up, and when one way did not work, she tried something new. I would not have succeeded in life without my mom. Our roles have changed overnight, where now I am her advocate, making sure she is following up with her therapies, making meals, getting her medications and helping out around the house. My dad

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Mother

    325 Words  | 1 Pages

    was having the past few weeks. So my mother, Kierstin, my fiancé, and I went to pick up the baby’s father Ashton. When we got him we were on our way to the hospital near where we lived. My fiancé and I couldn’t go in the delivery room with them so we waited in the waiting room. My mom then came out and told us that my sister was dilated to a 5 and that she was going to take us home and drop us off so we could watch my young siblings while her and my step father stay with my sister and wait for her to deliver the baby. When my mother dropped my fiancé and I off at home to watch my siblings I constantly texted and called my mom to see how she was doing. I then fell asleep. When I woke up the next morning I got on Facebook and saw the pictures

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Mother

    641 Words  | 2 Pages

    My mom (Jennifer Scott) has lived a life full of sacrifice and doing what needs to be done for the good of others. Scott joined the military when she was in high school really forced her to depend on herself. She looked to sports as an escape and a way to keep herself busy.

    Read More

  • Knowing Me For Me Essay

    946 Words  | 2 Pages

    One of the most influential and most respectable people in my life is my mom. Though my dad is a close second, my mom has truly helped shape me in to who I am today. Since the day I was born my mom has always been there for me. Whether it was being in the front row of my dance recital or wiping my teenage tears away, she has always been a comfort. I went through a rough time during my sophomore and junior years of high school. A week before she found drugs in my room, my mom found out I had gotten my belly button pierced and a month later I got kicked out of a class at school. Alone and afraid were only the beginning of how I felt and would feel for a while. Of course I was in trouble, but my mom did her best to get me back on track and get me help. To this day she is amazed at how I have drastically changed, but it is all thanks to her. This is only one example. It has been a consistent pattern throughout my life. She has made me who I am; the person I want to be.

    Read More

  • My Mother In My Life Essay

    767 Words  | 2 Pages

    Many people, as well as myself, believe that a mother’s influence is one of the most important influences that one will ever come in contact with in their lives. A mother’s love, comfort, and support will often help to shape a child and allow them to become the person they need to be later on in life. My mother has had a great influence on my life from day one. I often refer to her as my “rock” because she is definitely a solid foundation in my life. Being that she is a great role model, my mother’s support and presence in my life has allowed me to grow as a person, keep my spirits high through hell and high water, prosper in all that I have done, as well as mold me to be a great person in the future.

    Read More

More about Personal Narrative-My Mom Is My Hero

Open Document