Public Speaking

Eric Sturdivant

Introduction

A. Who has the greatest influence in your life? For many of us, our mother probably comes to
mind.

B. After living with my mom for many years, I was able to build a great relationship with her
and her family, all of my mother’s family members are particularly important for me, but
none is more important than my mother.

C. Certainly, all of us have wish to live by ourselves from a young age. I wish I could have been
living for a longer time close to my mom. I had to travel back to United States and I usually
go and visit her to Colombia, or she comes and visit me, but it is not the same as before.

Body

A. My mother’s food is the best food I have ever eat.

1. My mom cooks me what I want and is always really good.

2. I had to learn how to cook even though it is not close to my mom’s cooking skills.

B. My mom always encourages me to reach my goals.

1. My mother has always been there since I was little pushing me forward in my projects.

3. My mom always helps me in any way she can to accomplish my goals.

C. In addition to be always hustling to give me the best, she also has time to share with our
family.

1. My mom always finds the best months of the year to come visit.

4. I never know when my mom is going to appear in my living room as a surprise.

Conclusion

A. I am sure that we all have that important person in our life who is very special, and I hope
you can see how my mom’s dedication has bring me to be a better person and proud of her.

B. The impact that this lady has in my life had me recalling all those special moments and
reward her for the great labor she did and keeps doing from distance, it also push me to
work harder to take care of her and may be in a future she comes and live with me in United
States.