A Week of Best Friend Profiles: My Mom

My and my dad are my closest friends. Today I’ll write about my mom, Carole. That’s her w/ cat, Yonni.
My mom has taught me a lot about compassion. She does everything she can for those less fortunate. She is always helping people who need it (including me) to the point of sacrificing her own needs.
She is also very enthusiastic about her Messianic beliefs. Even though we don’t see eye to eye on all her theories, I respect her viewpoint. I admire her for her boldness in her faith and willingness to witness.
Since this feels a little like I’m writing an 8th grade essay, I’ll just end this off by including a poem I wrote about her.

Carole’s Song

Mistakes were made,
Hearts were broken,
Relationships were shattered,
But that was not the end.

Redemption enveloped her soul,
Tears were shed,
A bruised reed was mending,
A new stage was emerging.

Healing had begun,
Changes were being made,
Lives were being restored,
A new day had dawned.

A new love,
A new faith,
A stronger heart,
This was just the beginning.

Beauty shines,
Soul is strengthened,
Life and love are embraced,
A new world awaits!

-Julie Zuckschwerdt 2002