By Zainab Susi
Happy Mother’s Day!
I’m lucky to know so many great, beautiful, wonderful mothers. Every single one of them has done a great job as a mother, but for this year’s Mother’s Day, I would like to celebrate my own mother and motherhood.
Ever since I was a little girl I always knew someday I would be a mother and I also knew I would have daughters. Isn’t it interesting? My intuition was very strong.
The very first time I became a mother was three days before Mother’s Day in 1994. It’s been almost 29 years and I have enjoyed every single day. I still love being a mother to my both girls.
My mother had five daughters within 9 years. She loved all of us and she did her best to be a good mother. I learned how to be a good mother from her. My mother didn’t have many material goods to provide us with. However, she was rich in many other ways. She gave us unconditional love, care, respect, class, dignity, and so much more. I miss her dearly.
I wish all mom’s near and far a very Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are a new mom or have been around for a bit, remember how important your role is. We aren’t just raising a child, we are raising the next generation. A child doesn’t come with a manual and we mothers aren’t perfect. We make mistakes too, but make sure to learn from those mistakes and be better the next time. Our kids don’t do what we say, they do what they see. Let’s be a good example and role model for them.
“Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.”
Have a great MOM’s Day! Life is beautiful!
