By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right Scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation.

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him and the blessings fall down on me.

My mom says I'm a fighter, a fierce competitor, and I think I am, too.

I learned from my mom to always keep pushing yourself.

My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'

It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands. You'd love them to come to every big dance and every big game, but sometimes that's not possible.