Oh, Mother!

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love" - Mildred B Vermont

My mom is one of the best persons in the world. I wouldn't be enjoying the life that I have now if it wasn't for my mom and of course, my dad as well. For today, however, since it was mother's day yesterday, let me just focus on my mom.

Just like any mom-daughter relationships, my mom and I have our ugly moments too. Given that we have tons of differences, you really don't expect us to get along well all the time.

Despite our long list of differences, my mom and I also have a long list of similarities. She has the greatest influence on me. From my penmanship to my OC-ness, it's all because of mom.

It's unusual not having to spend Mother's Day with her. She's out of the country with my dad for a well-deserved vacation. Since she's out, it makes me realize how better it is to have her around. This is not the first time that I had to assume mommy role at home. In 2006, my mom almost died because of aneurysm. She was confined at the Asian Hospital for about 2 - 3 weeks. I am proud to say that I've got one tough mommy. She survived her brain operation. In fact, she was ready to stand up hours after her op! Talk about a fighter! Anyway, that was the first time I assumed mommy role here at home. I seriously how mom does it without freaking out. Trying to balance her responsibilities at work and at home. Whoa! She's a superwoman. I don't know where she finds the time and energy to accomplish all her tasks but she just simply has this way of going through it all and finishing her work excellently.

I have to admit that it rattles me when all the bills start coming in and I have to take care of my little bro's needs and I have to think of work. I do not know where to start and what to do...but my mom...she goes through it all with so much grace and composure. To top it all, she always goes through it with a smile on her face.

Nothing truly beats my mom. How she organizes things at home amazes me. The way she prioritizes our needs definitely leaves me in awe. How she remains understanding and loving despite all the pressures she goes through in her every day life is just just worth commending. How she loves me despite my hardheadedness and how she accepts me for who I am is just unbeatable. Talk about unconditional love indeed.

I don't know how in the world could I ever thank my mom for all the things that she has done but one thing is for sure, I will do everything to make her happy and to make her always proud of me. I praise God for my mom and I definitely pray that I would be like her to my children someday.

Oh, Mother! You are indeed the best in the world. God truly knew me so well. He knew I need you in my life so I'd be who I am now. I love you, Mom! Blessings be upon you. ☺