An ode to my mother...

My mother is and has always been my hero. She is the pillar of our family of 6. From moving from country to country and continent to continent, in our life of constant change, my mum has been the one thing we could always rely on NOT to change. She was our constant in our constantly changing world.

Furthermore, my mum is a strong individual who has always believed in us, supported us and motivated us children. She is the reason why I am a nurse. Because she believed that I could be and because I aspired to be as good and dedicated a nurse as she was. My mum kept saying that we always had to be good role models and "well rounded individuals". I realize how important it is to be and whatever good there is in me, I know I owe it to her...

I love you mum...