Arlyn Smith

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The Courage My Mother Showed Me and What I Believed Worst Day of My Life,at Age 15, Became the Best at 41

I was attempting to ascertain the best day of my life. It is not what people know. No one knows. No one knows how I remember, in exact detail, the courage my mother showed me one day, at age 15. How  greatness can be found in others courage. How people are often unaware of their impact.

At age 15, my life was a wreck. I didn’t have the courage to admit it. I didn’t know then, but I desperately needed to admit it.

 It happened. On a cold winter night. After volleyball practice. In our teal Oldsomible van. At the stoplight by Rte 5 and Ironbound Rd.

My mom  asked me a question that changed my life.

She asked if I had problems with eating and drinking.

She was scared. I know. But she dug deep. To do what was right. No matter how hard. How scary. Because she loved me.

It’s ironic how your worst day can become your best and how someone else’s courage can lead to your own.



2 responses to “The Courage My Mother Showed Me and What I Believed Worst Day of My Life,at Age 15, Became the Best at 41”

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    Kendall Miller

    Hey! This is awesome. I love and appreciate your writing…and of course know the place and van you’re referring to!! Love ya! Kendall

  2. The spaceship van 😂😂❤️

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An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

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