Doha Kabbouri, 14, Tendrara

Fatiha: My Inspiration, Role Model, and My Mother.

Fatiha Kabbouri is beautiful, kind, and honest. I never heard her lie and I hope she will not. She loves the truth and this is one of her advantages.

I am polite, positive and intelligent. I am all of this because of my mother’s support, encouragement, and her push for me to do and be at my best at all time.

She solves problems and teaches me how to face difficulties.

She is a leader and serious. She teaches us to be independent. She loves and cares for us, with her we are never in need of anything. She is patient and helpful, and she is always present in the time of need. She is wise and helps us understand life by leading us away from the same mistakes she made herself. Her beautiful smile and strong personality complement the fact that she is wonderful mother.

The fact the she is a women never stops her from whatever she wants to accomplish. She teaches us that women and men are equal and encourages us to always give our opinions even in the company of men. She not only wants us to believe that we are equal but she wants us to practice it in life even though it’s not easy.

She is a protector and would give anything to make sure those she loves are safe. She is a truly a grace blessed by God. She is the reason why I smile and I too would do anything to make her happy and proud. I cannot imagine my life without her; she remains the most influential and important person in my life.

She is the light that illuminates my way and the very air that I breathe. She is smart, intelligent and seems to find a way where there is no way. She makes sure we do our duties and makes sure we have all the tools we need to do them well. From watching her I’ve come to learn that I can accomplish anything as long as I work hard. 29

She always tells me to try my best in school and always reminds me of the importance of education and knowledge. She herself never got the chance to finish high school but she encourages all her children, especially her daughters, to reach above and beyond what women in her time could only dream of. She reminds me “stand of your own feet so you don't depend on anyone, and take responsibility for all your success and avoid failures.”

She has shown me how to be kind and generous. I help those in need when I am able to and because of her example. She also taught me to love and respect others, first and foremost, my elders. I am better person because of her, not just in words but in my actions as well.

Words cannot express how beautiful she is, she is the most beautiful thing in the world. She is a star in my eyes because she is herself all the time and she always wants to change for the better. She was the one who taught me “ fault is not in the fall and failure but in not trying.”

She is wise and my hero. She is more than a mother; she is a friend, my best friend. When I am sick she looks after me, when I am sad she comforts me, when I am sad she

hugs me. A single and me hug from her takes all my sadness away.

I wish from all my heart and pray that Allah will protect her. She is my inspiration, my role model; she is the best woman I know.

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