Motoomull: A mother’s nurturing love

IN HONOR of our moms this coming Sunday, here are the most selfless ways they love us.

They carried us for nine months. Getting pregnant makes mothers feeling nervous because they keep wondering if they could raise a child the right way. When they finally gave birth, they were willing to take the risk knowing it would change their lives forever in ways words can’t express.

They missed out on sleep, so we could sleep. After birth, moms continued to take care of their newborns 24/7. They breastfed, changed diapers, bathed babies and put them to sleep only to wake up in the middle of the night when the little ones cried.

They nourished us with their best. Moms fed us with their own milk knowing it is the best form of nourishment. As we grow older, they nourished us with healthy and tasty food. They learned to cook, asked family and friends for tried and tested recipes, burned and cut their hands and braved the wet market to get fresh ingredients. All of these to please us with heartwarming meals.

It was us before them. Remember when we were young and our moms gave us the “last bite” of food, even though deep inside, they wanted it more than we did. Or that time when they bought us the fancy pencil case even if it meant sacrificing office lunch budget for a couple of days.

They just want to protect us. Not all mother and child relationships go well, especially during our teenage years when we just felt rebelling and spending more time with friends. But no matter how much we misunderstood our mothers’ actions and thought of them as killjoy or bad vibes, remember that they always want the best for us.

They wanted us to finish school no matter what. Our moms know that education is key to our bright future. That is why they’ve taught us to value education in our lives.

They sent us to the best schools, often beyond their means and leading to bank loans.

When graduation days came, they were the most proud persons in the room, thinking to themselves that all their sacrifices had been worth it.

They nurture our potential for greatness. Our mothers knew we could be whatever we want to be - a doctor, artist, scientist, rock star or an Olympian. They nurtured our gifts and supported our dreams and raised us to be strong. Our moms encouraged us to dream big and reach for our stars. They believe in us until we believe in ourselves.

They turned our houses into homes. Whether they are single or married, working or not, rich or poor, mothers are the secret fairies that turn our houses into homes. They showered us with love and care and taught us values and life lessons.

They taught us about love. It’s the kind of love that does not ask for anything in return - selfless, pure, and unconditional. Maybe we’ll understand this better when we become parents ourselves.

They are our best friends forever. When things didn’t turn out the way we expected them to be, they comforted us and offered words of wisdom.

E-mail: dr.nirmla_motoomull@yahoo.com

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