Dear Mom,
Everyday is mother's day for me!
Your smile, no matter what, warmed
me with a feeling of security. The
hardships you faced in your life were full of challenges and constant hurdles,
but not once did I see you complain or cry over them. You were always a
fighter. Widowed at a very young age, with three kids aged 14, 12 and 8, you took all
the adversities in your stride and like a lioness protected your cubs. The
whole lifestyle changed from comfort to hardship. But there was not a day when
you made us feel of the big loss. Now that I am a wife and a mother, I can very
closely relate to what the loss was in your life and shudder at the thought.
Every moment I spent with you has
a wonderful memory attached to it. Those assuring hugs when things were tough
at study or work; our on the splurge shopping trips; you cooking me my
favourite dishes, such an awesome cook you were; the beautiful dresses you
designed and stitched for me forgoing your sleep at night and had to be up
early to wind up the household chores and rush to your work place, the school
in the locality. Your friendly demeanour attracted people to you. The respect
you commanded from your students and parents at school was simply inspiring. The
helping nature at times made people take you for a ride but that did not deter
you from continuing the good work and you stuck by your values.
You were always that giving and
forgiving person. I always wondered what stuff you were made off!
Challenges seemed to like you a lot. When everything
looked settled and happy, with your kids well educated, married, grand kids and
life was meant to relax and enjoy, breast cancer came into your life. Any other
person would have been shattered, but you took it in your stride. Thus began
the torturous surgery followed by a series of chemo and radiotherapy sessions.
Hospital became your home, the doctors, nurses and other patients your friends.
Again it was your endearing smile that was the bright spot. There was this
phase when a tumour in the brain had muddled up your sharp memory. You got
names mixed up, forgot many events, and remembered a few in bits and pieces but
the smile remained intact. You were this sweet six year old polite kid. It was
one of the most difficult times in the life of my siblings and me. But also some wonderful memories of seeing the
sweetest side of you and fighting pain like a true warrior will always remain
etched in my mind. You were just 59, it was too early to say good bye but you gracefully drifted away after a two year fight with cancer.
You #MyFirstExpert have taught me
to live life,and be a fighter. Thank you mom for every beautiful moment spent
with you. I believe you continue to guide me and take care of me from up there,
My Shining Star!
Love & hugs,
Your loving daughter.
Note: I thank Godrej Expert http://godrejexpert.com/single_used_pack.php for the opportunity to share beautiful memories of my mom #MyFirstExpert. It is my tribute to my super mom!
