Someone or Something I Admire
My mother taught me to be honest. My mother taught
me to be disciplined. My mom also taught me to tell the
truth. To be honest and to always tell the truth is not easy
all the time, but these rules are the most important things in
my life. I taught my daughters the same things. I never saw
her do something bad. She loved her family very much. My
father asked her advice on all sorts of things. My brothers
did the same. I recognize and appreciate all of her virtues,
and I strive to do the same things in my life. My brother and
my sister admired her too. They recognized her love for
them. I’m very proud of my mother. She was a good
example for us.
Liliana Zambelli is from Argentina and has lived in the United States
since April, 2011. She is currently studying to take her GED exam with
TLC Online at The English Center, Miami. Her teacher is Tim West.
Strength from Many Angels
I’m 31 years old and a single mom of two wonderful
girls; Elizabeth age 7, and Gracie, age 5. They are the light
of my world. I’ve been through a lot in the past three years:
a divorce, a custody battle, going after my ex-husband for
unpaid child support, my health, and my kids heath too.
Life, as some people might say, isn’t all fun and games; it’s
a battle. When life happens, we can choose to grow from it
or to retreat from it.
Now, if you had known me six years ago and see me
now, you would know I have grown in countless ways. My
life experiences have strengthened me to become a better
mother. I’m stronger and wiser and I thank God every day
for the two blessings in my life, my girls. If it wasn’t for my
kids, family members, and my church family, I would not
be where I am now. I’m in school finishing the math part of
my GED, I’m a troop mom for Girl Scout Troop 789, and I
volunteer with my kids' school activities.
It hasn’t been an easy road as a single parent. But I have
had wonderful support and help along the way. One strong
support is my outstanding church family who continue to
support me, Parkview Baptist Church. The church has been