Magens Bay --San Thomas

Friday, May 11, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!


The world is celebrating on Sunday. Why? The very day to recognize that a mother has been born. Like Rajneesh once said, “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.  She never existed before.  The woman existed, but the mother, never.  A mother is something absolutely new. “

And I like to dedicate this blog to each and every one of that special woman who has become a mother. Today is your day! --And you rock!

Before I ask you to take me on a journey to meet that very special woman in your life, I would like to take your hands with me and meet the most incredible woman in my life. The woman who gives me the best gift ever –life.

My parents
She was eighteen when she married to  the most wonderful man in the world –my father. They live their lives to the fullest where they were blessed with six children –three boys and three girls. She tenderly attended all of her children while assisting her husband in their business. Unfortunately, just like any party that would end, she lost her husband to cancer when she was forty two years old. –What an age to be a window!

Never once crossed her mind to pursue another marriage, instead she had determined to devote the rest of her life and love to each and every one of her children. One by one she sent her children abroad to study and she paid for every single penny hoping her children would start their lives with debt-free. Many years of hardships and countless heartache, yet, she stood tall and still smiling. She admired all of the achievements that her children have accomplished. She has produced two business owners, three engineers and one founder for a startup and currently pursuing an elite MBA from Harvard. 


Smiling and feeling contented with her misty eyes, she murmured to her deceased husband, “Aren’t you proud of me? I have done it! Your (Our) children have grown up beautifully. Not only they have their own lives but also they are very successful. I hope you are feeling as complacent as I am today.” --Isn't she wonderful?

I hope you enjoyed this journey that I am taking you as much you have enjoyed your own journey traveling to meet you own special woman in your life.
--"For the hand that rocks the cradle - Is the hand that rules the world” --  William Ross Wallace quotes.

If you enjoy my blogs, would you come 'Like' me on my FB fan page: https://www.facebook.com/AngelJourneyofLife --Thank you!

Tell me ya ...about that special woman in your life ...

Happy Mother's day!
Journey of Life

14 comments:

  1. What a beautiful tribute to your mother! It brought tears to my eyes....
    Happy Mother's Day to you both!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Brenda. That was a very moving comment. --Simply touched.

      Delete
  2. Amazing women - no doubt your mother but to you too for recognizing and validating the dedications and sacrifices your mother made. You are both lucky for your paths to cross.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Vicky! Indeed I am very lucky to have her.
      Your words are so nice and comforting ...

      Delete
  3. What a wonderful post... You are so lucky to have such a great mom.... I just wrote something about my mom which I am posting tomorrow.... I know how hard it must have been for your mom, because my mom, while older, lost my dad at a young age too... It is so hard not only to lose your spouse but have tot be both the mom and dad to your kids. I can see your mom was just as amazing as mine....

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you, Hilary. Wouldn't it wonderful if both of them can meet and be friends? --Unfortunately my mom doesn't speak English :-) Otherwise ... I can be sure they would be great friends. --Tho you and I somehow hit it off. Somehow feeling close with you :-)

      Delete
  4. It is amazing the strength mother's posses, I believe love gives them the strength they need to withstand the storms life present.
    You are blessed to have a mother that stood. May we all live to be a blessing back to our mothers.
    Wonderful post!

    Your newest follower from Inspirational Blogs.

    www.ugochi-jolomi.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Ugochi for this surprise visit and leaving me a comment as well as extending your gesture.
      Yes... the power of love!

      Delete
  5. Thank you for linking up to the Mother's Day Birth Story Blog Hop! Your mother sounds like a wonderful, giving woman- Motherhood is a beautiful thing- I am sure it means a great deal to your mom that you recognize and respect her work and love for you-

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you for your visit and kind words. I really appreciate it.

      Delete
  6. Your mothers story is a inspirational legacy to be carried. It has a major impact on generations. Its uplifting and motivational to struggling mothers who was not blessed with love from a mother or mother figure or have been taught about have a sense of direction from a mother or mother figure. You have truly been bless. And I love looking at family photos of others and getting a story behind it as well. This is a beautiful photo of your parents. Thanks for sharing.:)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Indeed I have been blessed and thank you for the re-affirming words. It is very comforting. Thank you for your warm visits.

      Delete
  7. this was such a sweet post... a perfect example of love from the older generation which we could learn from... and i agree with the above comments - your mom was really strong to raise her kids up even after becoming a widow at such a tragicly young age

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Roshan and she is definitely a very admirable woman --very thoughtful one too.

      Delete