From elementary school to college, I have always been fortunate enough to have great friends in my life. And although some of my friends have been a part of my life for longer than others, no relationship will ever compare to the relationship I share with my mother. From our goofy inside jokes to our talks about life, I I know that I can always count on my mom for anything; my mom is my greatest supporter. Here are the reasons why my mom is my rock.

1. She reminds me of my worth.

Whenever I’m discouraged, my mom knows the right words to say to pick me right back up. My mom is always there to remind me that God has a bigger plan for me.

2. She goes out of her way to make sure that I'm happy.

I can always count on my mom to make sure that I am in good spirits. I am beyond blessed to have the kind of mom who will drive an hour to my school just to make me smile when I'm down. I can always count on my mom to make me genuinely laugh (or, in other cases, to laugh at).

3. She watches corny movies with me, just so that we can spend time together.

My mom and I definitely have different taste in comedy, but despite these differences, I know that I can always count on her to sit through "Mean Girls" or "The Interview" with me -- just to hear me recite every line or laugh obnoxiously. My mom would watch any movie with me if it meant that we could spend some time together!

4. She reads ALL of my articles.

Every article that I publish, I can always count on my mom to be the first to like and give me her feedback. She takes so much pride in my writing that she sometimes pretends that articles are the both of ours! I love knowing that I will always have at least one fan in my corner.

5. She gives me the best advice.

I know I can always count on my mom to give me the best advice about any given topic. Whether or not I agree with her at the time, I know that my mom is always looking out for my best interest. In the end, mom is always right!

6. She supports the decisions that I make.

Whether I’m doing something like joining a sorority or considering another career path, my mom always supports everything that I do. Not only does she support my decisions, but she also always makes me feel like I’ve made the right choices. Knowing that I can always count on my mom to support me makes me feel like she will stand by me no matter what decision I make.

I am extremely fortunate to call my mom a role model, a friend, and a supporter. These are just a few of the things that make my mom an amazing figure in my life. Thank you mommy for being all that you are! I love you!!