The most important role in a woman’s life is in being a mother. One can’t find a more challenging, more fulfilling time than this. From the time the child is born from changing diapers, reading to them, helping them take their baby steps, teaching them to express themselves…and finally, to help them become better human beings, is no mean task.
As a mother I don’t have many years of experience but I do understand today, my own mother better. I understand now, what her thought process would have been, when she went through this phase herself. There were many teenage moments in my life when I would be exasperated, not able to understand why on earth was my mother behaving like an alien sometimes.
I remember her making sure we never go without a proper meal inspite of her busy work schedule. The patience she had in raising the two of us must have been infinite, because I am exhausted with only one to take care of. Helping me in my school assignments, stitching for me, taking care of me when I was sick…God, how much she multitasked!!! She was there for me at all stages of my life without bothering about her own health.
She listened to me patiently everytime i came back from school (My stories would never end). She understood my heartaches as I grew older. There definitely have been differences between me and her on so many issues but that is what gave me wings as a woman…the confidence to think with clarity about issues concerning me, the capacity to have a mind of my own.
In my toughest moments she may have cried out quietly, only so that I don’t weaken. She was always known to speak her mind on issues, something that did ruffle a few feathers. Her biggest strength was the ability to bounce back, not hold grudges for too long and also forgive. If we ever started laughing on some matter, it would never end.
She has been through her journey in life and till date, like all mothers, worries about her children every waking moment. As a daughter I only wish her good health, friends and family. I hope people in her life are able to see through her thoughts and try to understand what really are her concerns. Mama, Thank you for bringing me into this beautiful world to experience this special bond. I hope in my journey as a mother I can pass on all that you have taught, to help me in being where I am today.
We may be far away from each other physically, but I know that you are there in my heart always as I am in yours. Today your children have grown and branched out and I know that your cosy nest is not as busy or noisy as it was then. But I hope you take wings again and do all the things that you ever wanted to do in life. Afterall, Age is just a number and you are a Superwoman. And if you ever want me to join you whenever you wish to fly, I am with you. I am game.
Reflections 