Being raised by Mom and Grandmother

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Being Raised by a Single Mom and a Grandmother
Steve Ruskin once said, “Moms are as inexorable as the tides. They do not just drive us to practice; they drive us to Greatness”. I believe the biggest challenge I faced throughout my seventeen years of living on planet earth is being raised by two strong-minded and determined single women: my mother and my grandmother. As a youngster, I never thought of growing up in a single parent home; I missed the farther figure in my life. In fact, I always tried to imagine how it felt to have both the mother and the father in one’s life; I thought it was more satisfying than having a single parent.
Nevertheless, having my mother and grandmother was more than just a blessing to me. They often went beyond their motherly duties to make sure I lacked nothing in my life. The truth is there were times I would question myself whether they could really afford all that I needed. To my surprise, nevertheless, my mother and grandmother rarely said they could not afford or unable to supply my needs. However, as time passed, I began to get older, and this made me I realize the value of my mama and grannie in my life. I appreciated their presence, treasured their support, and enjoyed their conviction to see me grow up each day.
Undoubtedly, I knew my mother and grandmother would strive to do their best to take care of me and instill in me the importance of being a well-rounded, respectful young man who hopefully will be on the path to do great things in life.

I can honestly say I draw insurmountable strength from these two powerhouses. For instance, they have been the reason behind my inspiration to succeed in life. They have been the father I never had nor missed. They have done an excellent job raising me on their own, and I am more than grateful because know this has not been an easy task for them.
They have been my sole providers, financially, spiritually, and socially. I can recall how they made tough decisions when times were challenging. I would occasionally hear my mother saying, “I am only going to give you what you need not what you want.” That made me understood that I was my mother and grandmother’s priority. These duets do everything to ensure that I not only go to school but also complete my education.
Now that I am old enough and about to graduate from high school, I will never stop thanking these two most important persons in my life: my mom and my grannie. Their continued support has been a great inspiration to me, especially, in my education and understanding of life. Today, I understand that life is not defined by what we lack, but what we have. I have my mother as well as my grandmother, and I am thankful they have put me on the path of my destiny. I have a hunch that I am on the right path to a great future.