Coming from a well-to-do family, she had a very strict upbringing. She was extremely adept at cooking and also knew sewing, stitching, embroidery, crochet work. She knew how to make finger-licking pickles ( I have inherited some of her passion for food too). A vegetarian, she could churn out fabulous non-veg dishes without so much as tasting them. She was extremely friendly and social to my father’s reclusive nature. She was a simple homely lady, very dedicated to her family and extremely loving. When growing up, my father was a person we were afraid of. I hardly ever remember him giving us a hug or showing his emotions towards us but mom made up for it with her excessive loving. She kept the family well-knit.
As kids, I looked up to my father more because of his intelligence, his reading habit, his well-informed self was how I wanted to be. Mom was someone always there for me – not someone I hero worshiped. I loved her no doubt but I did take her and her role in my life for granted. It is only when she went away suddenly and then when I had my kids, I missed her presence, her warm smile, her selflessness and her hug terribly in my life. I can now relate to her so much more, now that I have my own family. I want to share stories about my kids with her. I want to swap recipes with her. I want to learn from her wisdom of bringing us up. There is so much talking to do but she is not there. There is this huge void in my life with her absence which will always stay with me. I cherish my memories of her and I derive my strength from her when I am lonely or sick or feeling sad.
I miss you terribly and I love you deeply, mom. You were the best ma there ever could be. Thank you for blessing my life with your love, strength and resolve. Happy Birthday to you! I know you are always watching over me.
It was surely an untimely end for your mom (with mothers it is never timely. We always wish that she’s always there for us).
Your description of her sounds very endearing. But, unfortunately for me, I didn’t get much time to know your mom. I’ll always have that regret.
I hope she’s having a good time in heaven and blessing us from up there.
Rachna
We hope that she’s having a good time in heaven and blessing us from up there.
Wo kehte hai na, bhagwaaan achche logo ko apne paas jaldi bula leta hai
May she rest in Peace
It is always difficult to be away from your dear ones and mother has a special place which can never be filled again. May we all be remember the same way by our children as you remember your mom.
God created mom because he can not be everywhere.
Iknow the pain of losing a parent and i can relate to your emotions quite well. To look at the brighter side she made you a woman from a girl and handed you over to strong sholders and then left for heaven.
May she rest in peace and always bless you and your family .
Love
Thank you all for such kind and comforting words. I am truly touched!
I have uploaded one more pic of her when she graduated. She was an MA in Hindi.
Was getting bored so started reading ur old posts and this one moved me to tears.
My mom is in vizag and we in bahrain. but thro out all my trials, she has been a solid support. i doubt if not for her strength, where would I be.
God bless mothers
wonderful post
@Bhagyashree Thank you for your kind words. God bless mothers!