"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
-- Agatha Christie
Mothers' Day, 14th March, every year. We celebrate mothers around the world, show them our appreciation and care for a day, just a day.
This ONE day, can never show or make up for the years of love, care, understanding and unconditional love our mothers have shown us.
But, nevertheless, we try our best.
On recent thoughts about my mother, I have noticed more similarities between us, many people say I look like my father but I have my mother's generosity, kindness and willingness to help.
It is through understanding our mothers that we can begin to understand ourselves. Too many of us look outside for an answer when the answer, makes your breakfast in the morning, puts clothes on your back, warns you of the pitfalls in life and ensures you have a future to aspire to.
We say, "home is where the heart is," but the heart of your home is your mother, so I would suggest that perhaps, "home is where mother is."
How often do you thank your mother for the gift of life she has given you?
I, myself, have been guilty of this shortcoming.
We spend 9 months developing inside mother, mother protected us, communicated with us and out of love, went through the pain of labour to deliver us.
How can we truly thank mother for such a thing?
A mother views her child, us, the same way a florist views a flower, they live to see what they have nurtured, bloom into something beautiful.
There is no better way to repay your mother than to bloom into a successful human being, a prominent lawyer, a qualified doctor, a mother wants to see their child be the best they can be.
Take joy in your mother's presence, confide in her, console her, LOVE her.
For the love your mother invested in you, shall also be manifested in the love of your children.
"Thank you mama for the nine months you carried me through
All those pain and sufferin
No one knows the pressure you bare just only you"- Thank You Mama, Sizzla
Dear Sabian,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your words.
As your mother you have (and your sister) made me very proud.
Many children may not agree with what you have said based on the experience they have encountered growing up with or without parents.
It is very hard for a child to understand the decisions and actions a parent takes in order to keep a family well supported.
When there is divorce, abuse, arguments, moving home etc.
Each child depending on their age will view that experience differently. Each child will personalize that event to their own understanding.
Each child has a different relationship with mother based on the type of birth experience she had.
Each child is 'treated' differently based upon the order (1st, 2nd, 3rd child).
Each child will be viewed differently based upon their gender.
Depending upon the foundation of each parent and how they relate(d) to their own parents will determine how good parents they will be with their own.
The ecomonical status of a family will determine how far a family can go.
I just wanted to share this with you, because so many times parents are blamed for so many events that were not in their control. Many events where there was not a choice, maybedue to time or money.
Children have yet to understand that beings parent means living for your children. The society is constantly changing, which means family life has to know how to adapt and/or evolve.
Some children are able to get what they need.
Some children get what they want.
Some children have to wait to get what they want or need.
Some children will go out and get what they want or need.
The dynamics of family is so complexed.
It is challenging.
It is certainly not easy.
Yet, if mothers understood their true purpose in life, they would realise that no matter what it takes. It us about producing the best of yourself.
I produced the best of me in you and your sister. And I am truly proud.