So there I was sitting in the car, waiting for the signal to turn green...looking outside the window when suddenly one of the usual beggars that we see at traffic signal comes up to our window. I look away that very instant b'cos I don't want her to think I will give her any money....through the corner of my eye I watched her fade away to the background to the vehicles behind, tapping at car windows, pleading at the people in the rickshaw. I noticed she had a sling that was hanging from her shoulder and a small child..an infant in it. A small tremor of sadness crossed my mind...was it her kid? Was she begging for food to give the child? Was she the mother?
Somehow my thoughts went back to my own mom. It is not everyday that we realize the importance of our mothers. Realize the sacrifices they did for us, the troubles they took bringing us up. I was so used to having my Amma in my life..I took her for granted. She who would do anything for me without complaints, without me requesting, without expecting anything in return..I mean who would do such things for you without expecting anything in return. Not even a simple thanks..not even a good word..which we miss to give too.
My mom has never talked about the things she has done for me or complained about me not giving her due importance. Instead she forgave many of my mistakes, put me closer to her and showed me that she would be there for me. The love of a mother is indeed amazing. I mean I think it is a special power that God gives to mothers that they are able to unconditionally love their children, come what may :)
It's true like someone said "God created mothers cause he couldn't be there for all". My Amma is surely my gift from God. She is simple, honest, compassionate and loves all of us 3 kids in so subtle a way that we never knew her love until we were a little deprived of it.
Another thing that I love and is sooooooooooo SPECIAL about my Amma is that she never finds fault with a person, she always says it is the circumstance in which they are that makes them look bad. Everyone has goodness in them. She evens manages to happily forgive and even help those who have hurt her in many ways....I truly think these positive vibes have always helped me in life to be a positive person(although I may falter at times :):))
My Amma is surely a blessing in my life. I am indeed Blessed to have her in my life. My many thanks to the Lord for the wonderful mother that I have. I love my Amma so mach and I hope I'll be able to give the same to my kids.I believe any goodness that I have in me is because of my mom! She is the bestest of the best!!!
So to all the moms and moms-to-be, being a mom is not about buying expensive gifts, fulfilling all requirements that your child puts forward. It's about being able to love unconditionally.
