Today is a day to remember and celebrate a beautiful woman who means so much to me, and i want to specially dedicate this post to her.
On the day she conceived, her heart was filled with so much excitement and joy. Thrilled, she prayed for a healthy baby.
Nine months later, a baby was born. It wasn't a smooth delivery, there were complications but she was willing to give up herself so that her baby could see the world.
She shed a tear when she saw her beautiful baby, it was her utmost treasure.
She nursed, she cared and she loved.
The baby thanked her by crying all day long. It was alright, she thought to herself. As long as my baby is healthy and well fed, I am happy.
Alas, her worst nightmare came months later.
The baby became ill. It trembled with cold, it cried non stop and there was nothing she could do.
The fever spiked up, the baby had a fit and still, all she could do was watch.
Worries, sadness, frustration and anger felt her heart.
She wished it was her and not the baby.
She wanted to save her precious baby.
She consulted doctors after doctors. She begged them to help her baby.
She spent sleepless nights in the hospital and in her room to monitor her baby. She wanted to make sure it was doing ok.
When the doctors couldn't find the cause and solution, she was discouraged. She cried all day long for her baby.
Hopeless, she fell onto her knees and made a sacrificial prayer,
"Lord, take my life in exchange for my baby. You have allowed her to be here at this time in history. You have formed her wonderfully. Even in my womb, I could feel Your hands meticulously shaping her every second and every day. So Lord, please do not take her back. If You need someone to be with you, I'm willing to give up my own life. Take me instead. I want her to grow up to fulfill that special purpose You have set in her for this generation. I want her to feel, sense and see this world You have created."
Because of this prayer, I am here today. My mother may not be the most perfect person in this world, but she is the most wonderful mom to me. She's the mother who was willing to give her own life for me, the mother who nurtured and taught me to be a better person, the mother who made sure i had enough to eat and wear throughout, the mother who sacrificed so much to get me well educated and the mother who prayed hard every day for my well being. I love you mommy! Blessed Birthday!
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