My mom is a saint.

I don't know why it took me this long to realize that my mom is the most amazing woman in the world.  If you need something to get done, my mom's the one to go to.  She can talk anyone into anything and make things happen.  I remember one time when I was younger and we were playing Apples to Apples with my cousins, my mom won the category "stereotyped" with the card "milk," and had everyone convinced hands down that milk was the only obvious choice, even though some of the other cards fit way better.  She knows how to get what she wants, probably from years as a lawyer.  She is the epitome of a strong, independent woman, but at the same time she's the most loving and nurturing mother.
My mom is one of the most giving people I know, and without saying too much, this week she did something really amazing to help out someone who means a lot to both of us and is having a rough time.  I was amazed at her instantaneous response to the situation and how she willingly gave without a second thought.  I tried for a long time to convince said person to accept this help, and got shut down.  My mom talked to her and the rest was history.   You just don't say no to Carol.
She's always been the take no prisoners type, and I think it kind of intimidates people sometimes, especially my friends when I was younger.  Now that I'm older, I really admire her for being able to take charge and get things done.  I still call her when the pharmacy screws up my bill and won't listen to me, and she always fixes it.  I guess that's what moms are for.  In a crisis situation, she's always the calming force that steadies everyone around her and makes sure everything gets done that needs to.
I've always had the need to fix people and things around me, and I know I get that from my mom.  I can't see people around me hurting without doing something to try and fix it, even though it isn't usually something I can fix.
Growing up, I went through the stereotypical phase of not wanting to turn into my mom, but now as I'm starting to see aspects of my mom in myself it makes me happy.  I want to be as generous and giving as her someday.  I want to be able to take care of people and help people like she does.  I want to make an impact on people's lives like she has.