You Are Loved

Today, I think I met someone who reminded me what it meant to be a good mother, and helped me rethink and take stock of my own actions.

Today, I made a home visit. Nope, it is not because this child is naughty or acting up...on the contrary...this is a child who is well-mannered and hard-working. We are told to make our visits random, but I guess, parents still get rather alarmed when we descend upon the house.

Today, I saw what makes a house a home.
The place must really be one of the neatest places around, despite that there were 5 kids. Though I did not move around, from where I was, I saw where the family had their meals...a kitchen with a sink, and a stove...no cabinets...down to the barest minimum..There were no ostentatious objects, the walls were bare. But still, you could feel the warmth of a family who do not need much to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

Today, I heard and saw the hopes of a mother who wants her child to rise above her.
She wished she could give him more in life...with what money can buy...but I think the child has already got something even more valuable than that. He's got her encouragement, her support, her blessing, her love. Are these things enough? I think I can say so, for in return, she has a son who is determined to make her proud.

Today, I am learning to count my blessings again.
Today, I am learning to reach out, and give back.
Thank you...thank you...thank you.