Maddie Moser

Ms. Marlowe
E.R.W.C.
23 September 2016
Proud To Be A Moser
Though I may not know everything about my ancestors who sailed overseas
many, many years ago, I can tell you about the family who shaped me into the crazy
character that I am today. My grandparents, Betty and Moe, have been happily married
for over 60 years and raised 6 awesome children, 2 girls and 4 boys. My grandfather, or
Pops, as we like to call him, grew up on a farm in Illinois. Growing up on a farm taught
him how to resourceful and make do with what he had, which he later strongly insisted
on his children. Betty was in school to be a nurse while Pops military base was in the
same town, which led to how they met. My grandma was a marvelous nurse with a real
passion for helping others. Having 6 athletic children, she was always demonstrating
proper first aid for them. My grandma was always the first person to reach out when ever
someone was hurt, whether it was physically or emotionally. Its these kind of qualities in
my grandparents that I love so much.
My father is very much like his parents. Hes very skilled at making the best of
what is given to him and he is also the most sympathetic person I know. Just like his
parents were role models for him, he has been a prime example for me. My father was the
second youngest out of all 6 of his siblings. I feel like this is a connection that my father
and I have that makes us so close since Im the youngest of 5 with 2 older brothers and 2
older sisters. My dad knew how it felt to be compared to older siblings and be expected to

be just as great as them so my dad was always so encouraging with all of my alternating
interest. One of my favorite characteristics Ive obtained from my dad is how he is
always so supportive. I believe its these same qualities that made my mom fall in love
with him resulting in 25 happy years of marriage.
My mother also comes from a big family of two older brothers and one younger
brother. Since she was the only girl in her family, she focused more of her time on ballet
while her brothers were busy with football practice. When she wasnt going to rehearsal,
my mom would have to go her cotillion classes where she would have to learn about
manners and proper etiquette. Her father was a judge so they had to attend many formal
dinners to which well behavior was mandatory. Due to the way my mother was raised
with such high value for class, she is the reason for which I hold such values as well.
Its because of these people that I have such a desire to have a big, crazy family of
my own someday. Theyve been a prime example to me that the most important thing in
life is to live with a tender heart. Its because of this that my family has made it through
so much tribulation; theres never been a situation that we couldnt handle together. With
a tender heart also comes a surplus of compassion. My compassion is what keeps me
humble and keeps me selfless. I am infinitely grateful for the family that was given to me.
As clich as it may sound, my family is the most important thing in my life and I owe all
that I am to them.