Every mother has something special within her that makes her such a great role model. Some people would say that their mothers are wise. Others would say that their mothers' greatest strength is courage. How about you? Is your mother protective, sweet, thoughtful, brave? Is there any other word that you associate with your mother? She has her own imperfections, we know, but, at the end of the day, she really does care for your wellbeing. What word perfectly fits your mother’s character?
FN wants to know:
If you could describe your mom in one word, what would it be?
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A husband would probably say dominant, and as a daughter, I would have said strict, but now that I'm a mother myself I see her as the woman that she is, and I'd have to say...she is one strong person.
There was a time when my parents were separated, that was, if I'm not mistaken, about a decade long. And NEVER as in NEVER in those 10 years did I see her break down in the face of all the challenges we had to face (not to mention the ones she got from me, I was a pretty stubborn teen. :D).
And now that all her kids are grown up, despite all the difficulty it would entail, she had decided to take up masters in Education so she can continue with her advocacy to provide learning to less-fortunate kids. :)
When my parents found out that they couldn't have kids, they decided to adopt--and they didn't just adopt me. They adopted my brother and sister too. Then, when my dad died when I was five, my mom took on the task of raising the three of us while holding down two jobs and sending us to expensive schools just so we could have the best education.
In spite of how busy we were, she always found time to talk to us about whatever was bothering us, to read to us and tell us stories, and to play with and take mini vacations with us. To this day, I don't know how she managed to juggle as many tasks and concerns as she did as a solo mom of three, but I'm always grateful.
We are five children in the family and when i was 15yrs old after years of fighting because of infidelity, my Mom strongly agreed for a separation. Despite of her being housewife all her marriage, i saw how she struggle just for us to survive. She would even accepted laundry from the neighborhood just to feed us. And after the laundry, she would sell merienda foods in the streets to add for our expenses. I decided to take a job between my studies so i could help her but she did not agree and asked me to study hard instead. Now, i have my own family and been helping her financially but until now, i never ever seen her cried in front of us because of the difficulties we had in life. I've known that she's in pain and in between difficulties, she still managed to smile and to raise us well. Yes, she's not perfect though, but i am always grateful for having her as my Mom. She is always been my inspiration and the person i look up to no matter what:)
Just imagine all the hardship a mom and a wife can have, that where she has been and came out victoriously. When the big C (Canver) came her way that was the scariest I've been all my life. Every year I kept counting how many more years I can get to spend with her, but the Lord has been good all the time. He knows that we still need mom and still make her stand still upto now. I love you so much with all my heart and all my life, Mama.
If I would die and live again never a doubt that I would choose you to be my MAMA all over again and again and again.
Happy mother's day to my HERO and to all you Heroes out there :)
Present could mean she is present all the time during the good and the bad times.
Present could also mean that she is a gift to our family because everyday we are with her, we are thankful that she was given to us.