Heck of an Alley Cat

Growing up on a farm, it always seemed like we had a million cats to keep the mice population to a minimum. Cats always amazed me by the way they could be pushed away so many times, and still always come back, brush upon your leg, and give their love. In the same way, my mom has gone through a lot with me. She is one of the most positive, zestful, and relentless people I know. She has shown unconditional love through all the years of my life. She nurtured me as a child. She loved me unconditionally as a teenager, even when I pushed her away with my 16 year-old attitude. She continued to see the good in me as I shunned her for decisions that she made in her life. Just like a cat, she keeps coming back. She keeps loving me. I appreciate her drive, spirit, and love of life. She's my role model. She's one heck of a cat.