_Sunday, May 11, 2008
Today is a special day for every mom in the world. This post is dedicated to my mom. Without her, I will never be able to stand on my own to feet.
Ever since I was young, I see my mom as a courageous person who is willing to do anything for a family. When my late father was retrenched, she went out to work. After so long of being a housewife and with little experience from the past, she set out her journey. I am not ashamed to say that when she started er first job, she was a house maid. She wash, clean, make beds and iron the employer's clothes. Every weekday, for 8 hours, she will be cleaning. There was once I was didn't go to school and I followed her to work. She brought for me prata, in case if I was hungry. The moment she stepped into the house, she was all ready for work. There were about 5 rooms in the house and she clean them all.
She then switched jobs, she got a job at banquet as a part-time, working from 5 to 10. Almost everyday, she brought home for us food from the banquet. By then, I was 17 going on 18 and life wasn't easy for us. My sisters are still small and I wasn't helpful, but she never complained. Not once did she complained.
In 2005, she started working part-time at a child care. A few months later, my dad passed away. She knew then she had to take control. She stared upgrading herself, going for courses. I am proud to say that she passed with flying colours for all the courses. From part-time to full time, she set out on a new career line. But with all that, it still wasn't enough for feeding 3 growing kids. She continued taking courses to upgrade herself. Also, her talent for cooking spread and during weekends, she will have order for small occasions. I will helped her in every way I could. Now, she is the head teacher in the toddler section in the child care, another passion and talent that she have.
I dropped out of Poly, just to give her more trouble. I was a rebellious kid, always wanted things my own way. She never gave up her hopes on me. She knew, that one day, I am able to stand on my own feet. And so, she patiently waited until I got my first stable job.
By then I was 20 and I started my job, which lasted me 1 1/2 years. Later on, I found another job, where I am working now. I have realized that whatever my mom did was to keep us well fed and happy. And one day, I hope that will be able to do more for her than what she has done for me and my sisters. Here's a message for my mom.
Mom, I know that you have done a lot for our family throughout the years. I
know that the reason why until today you are still breathing is because of
us. Though it was hard to raise 2 rebellious teen and 1 growing kid. I
just want you to know, that no matter what happen, I will do anything to
keep our family together. Anything to keep you happy. I know that you want
all of us to be happy and you have always given countless chances to change.
We have been rebellious ever since we were kids. Our usual tempers, left you
hurt. I know you always pray to Allah, to protect us no matter where we are.
Mom, you have given me a sense of freedom that I never felt before. That
is to decide on my own and hold responsibility of my own decisions. And when
things go wrong, you are the first person that I turn to. And you never fail
to get me out in any trouble.
I promise you mom, I promise that I won't fail you. Our family will not be divided no matter what happen. No matter how many problems may occur, Insyaallah, I will have a way to settle it. I love you mom. Always always.
Penned on @ 2:19 PM
