Who is the Greastest Influence on My Life?

The greatest influence on my life is my mother. My mother done 16 years alone raising three ungrateful children and we turned out fine. We may have our problems but everyone does. Our father was cheating on our mom and he left after I was born. He is supposed to pick us up every Wednesday and every other weekend but he visits ever so often. She always tells us don't count on what your daddy tells you because you should know by now he's not going to come through. She makes promises to us and she keeps the. She loves us equally and never gives up on us. I'm the last one in the bunch and we just took my brother to college she is hurting so much and i understand why. When you have taken care of 3 kids by yourself for 16 year you have that type of bond with them to were it hurts to loose one, well drop one off and they not be here in your presence 24/7. On another note, she is very head strong and confident. She has taught me to be independent and to respect myself as a lady. "Never let a man determine who you are." She ALWAYS says and I take that to heart. I love her and I thank God for her. I could never ask for a better mother.