Dear Mom,
Today, as you turn a notch “wiser”, I could not help but be amazed and feel extremely blessed that I have someone like you with me. I know that we are never the Mom and Daughter team to beat but much of the values I embrace now are influenced by you.
From my insanely flair with anything attitude to being a sucker for anything true – without a shadow of doubt, I am my mother’s daughter.
We may have our differences and you would still sometimes yakk about some “crazy” things about me – from my undying love for Matchbox to my good old meme – yet you would respect me for whoever I am.
Now that I am pretty much have grown a little older – I now have a clearer understanding of why you would “demand” a lot of difficult things from me. I now fully comprehend why it is important to stay on the ground, that it pays to be honest, to be frugal at times and to give up one self for those you love.
In all my adult sorrows and ravaging painful experiences, you have seen me through. You are that driving force that always made me want to be faithful and tough. In those times when I would want to give up, your words will always find me – reminding me that I am created to do more than just good.
You have seen me go through the rigorous pain of betrayal, loss, heartbreak and certain tragedy – yet, you never forced yourself on me. You always wait for me to speak, when I am ready. You just simply know that I need to tackle some things by myself first – that I need to learn to find my own way. And when I could not, your voice would soothe me – as if giving me hints on where I should go.
I know that motherhood is both a gift and a lifetime career – being a Mom simply does not end when your children finished school or when they reached 18. And as I grow older, I could not help but shake my head and say, “Mom was right.”
You my greatest gift from God, Ma.
There’s no other way that I could ever be me if not for you.
I thank the Lord for you.
Happy Birthday!
I love you,
K.
Today, as you turn a notch “wiser”, I could not help but be amazed and feel extremely blessed that I have someone like you with me. I know that we are never the Mom and Daughter team to beat but much of the values I embrace now are influenced by you.
From my insanely flair with anything attitude to being a sucker for anything true – without a shadow of doubt, I am my mother’s daughter.
We may have our differences and you would still sometimes yakk about some “crazy” things about me – from my undying love for Matchbox to my good old meme – yet you would respect me for whoever I am.
Now that I am pretty much have grown a little older – I now have a clearer understanding of why you would “demand” a lot of difficult things from me. I now fully comprehend why it is important to stay on the ground, that it pays to be honest, to be frugal at times and to give up one self for those you love.
In all my adult sorrows and ravaging painful experiences, you have seen me through. You are that driving force that always made me want to be faithful and tough. In those times when I would want to give up, your words will always find me – reminding me that I am created to do more than just good.
You have seen me go through the rigorous pain of betrayal, loss, heartbreak and certain tragedy – yet, you never forced yourself on me. You always wait for me to speak, when I am ready. You just simply know that I need to tackle some things by myself first – that I need to learn to find my own way. And when I could not, your voice would soothe me – as if giving me hints on where I should go.
I know that motherhood is both a gift and a lifetime career – being a Mom simply does not end when your children finished school or when they reached 18. And as I grow older, I could not help but shake my head and say, “Mom was right.”
You my greatest gift from God, Ma.
There’s no other way that I could ever be me if not for you.
I thank the Lord for you.
Happy Birthday!
I love you,
K.
