the reason i cant give up is the promised ive made to myself and to those who rely on me.  i grew up watching my mothers struggle every day to give me a better life. 
she did everything for me, so i promise Mom il make you proud. 
whenever the going gets tough, i think back to her sacrifices, her sleepless nights, her exhausting days. i remember her encouragement. her tired but sincere smiles. 
when i think of giving up, i remember everything she went through..so that i could have a chance, an opportunity.  
for her, il get up after every fall. il keep going. no matter what the obstacles because i promised her that all her love and efforts would not have been in vain. il do everything i can to keep that promise to thank her for everything shes done for me. 

thanks mom.