The Truth About Mothers
May 11, 2008
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It’s true what they say. You will not appreciate a mother as much as you should - until you become one yourself.
Being children, we can be selfish. We think that it’s her job to look after us. That it’s her duties to care for us. That her life must revolve around only us.
We forget the she had a whole life before her children.
We are ignorant of her personal dreams.
We chose not to know that there could actually be other things she rather do.
That once a woman becomes a mother, not even once will she miss the life that she had before her children came along. That if she has to work, knowing how to manage her time will come naturally.
That being mentally, emotionally and physically tired is just part of the “job” and that she will deal with it happily.
And that she will never ever, not even for a split-second, question “WHY?”.
When her babies kept her awake. When her toddlers tested her patience. When her teenagers insisted that they knew better. Or when her adult children found it necessary to lead their own lives away from her.
Why - when she endured physical and emotional hardships for them.
I know now that Mother’s Day is not simply a day to show our gratitude. It is also a day to remember that she changed her lives and sacrificed her dreams for her children.
And I finally understood that my main job as a child is not to let her regret it.
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May 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I think I forgot to say to you, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Jewelle.
The day meant so much to me I usually gave bigger present to my mom on this day than on her own birthday. Without mother who always put their children the first priority in the list, I know I am not alive and doing alright today. Thanks to my mother and to all mommies out there.
Its true indeed, until u become the mother, you will not understand it. I am sure your daughters appreciating you very much and how lucky they are to have you as their Mother Jewelle. Im lucky to have known you.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Hi jewelle,
happy belated momma’s day (like a week later)! Susah bah sudah mau pi online… Limited time… Love the drawing done by Eu. U must be proud of your daughters!
May 18th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I am reading this blog one week later. To me, as long as my children are well and happy, everyday is a mother’s day to me. There is no greater gift than seeing their smiles first thing in the morning. This year’s mother’s day was spent quietly with my no 1 in the hospital. On the day itself, I have nothing to wish for except for her speedy recovery. Even after her discharge 4 days later, they asked if I want any treat, I said no - I just want them to be well and healthy - that is all matters.
My late grandpa told me parenthood is one game that you could not stop playing, there isn’t any short cut nor road to turn back. Along the journey, patience and love are the keys to keep us sane. When I think back, I couldn’t stop my tears, it is indeed so true.
Happy belated mother’s day to all.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Jewelle, it is so true huh, that only mother can understand what a mother has gone through.
Happy really really belated Mother’s Day, to myself too *wink*
Eu is really good in drawing oh.. love her strong stroke of colours.