Mothers

I was actually gonna submit this into the boon Blog but I felt that it wasn't "christian" enough because it's not really based on a bible verse or anything that struck me.



We normally don't realize how much we take our mothers for granted until
A) they leave this world, or
B) we become parents ourselves

It never regularly occurs to us how much they sacrificed for us. Those tormented 9 months she had to endure while God knit us in her womb, the terrible pain she felt as she brought you into this world, the dreadful hours she spent trying to assuage your every need for the first 2 years of your life, and the time she could have spent hanging out with friends but instead spent her time home catering to your every need simply because she loves you that much. Thank God for giving you such a wonderful mom, even though she may always be on your tail bothering you about SATs; even though she may have yelled at you because of your grades; even though she may have told you you were going to be a failure in life; even though she may have embarrassed you last time you went shopping with her. She did all those things because that's just what Asian mothers do. They nip at everything you do because they love you and they want the best for you. So maybe this coming week, do whatever she asks you to do; don't rebel because that will only cause you trouble. If she doesn't acknowledge you for your efforts, don't get upset. She still appreciates it even if it may not seem that way. Pray with or for her, and spend some quality one-on-one time with her. Maybe you could go shopping with her, or maybe you could take her out to dinner. Whatever your choice, be the one who caters her to her every need/want. Do something in return to appreciate all she has done for you.