Saturday, May 9, 2009

Reflections...of Motherhood

Congrats to Shahnaz & Shahzad...on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Shiasta Ng. Welcome to your first Mother's Day, Naz...May you have many beautiful ones to come.

In Islam, a Mother is one who is held in high esteem. In fact, there is a saying that Paradise lies beneath the soles of your Mother's feet. Such is the honour she the religion bestows upon a woman who not only bears the child, but nurtures and raises the individual through life.

My dearest Zaf, Iffah & Akmal,
I thank Allah for blessing me with 3 beautiful children.
It is not easy trying to be a mother...especially ibu mithali. I have my flaws and idiosyncracies, my quirks and my shortcomings.

When people look at you, I am sure they evaluate me...whether or not I have raised you right, instilled the positive values, and grounded the Islamic principals so that you will grow upright.

I am not a perfect mother...but to borrow a line from someone, "My love for you is perfect.". I may not be able to give you all your wants, but I try to fulfil your needs...if they are within my means.

People say that one should lead by example...and I do hope that my actions, my behaviour, my thoughts and beliefs are things which you can follow and emulate. You are old enough to rationalise and think for yourselves what is good , or what is bad...I hope you will be able to make choices which will keep you in good stead.

One of my biggest regrets is that I do not seem to be spending enough time with all of you...but the times I do, are meaningful and memorable. When you were younger, you used to question how come you had to share your Mama with other kids...but now, that you are older, I hope you realise why I do the things I do.

Your life ahead is going to be full of challenges. I may not always be around to guide you and help you, but always remember that I will pray that you will be always blessed and protected by Him.

So on this day...it is indeed a celebration...
A day when I am proud to be acknowledged and loved as your mother.

I love you forever.
Mama


P/S: To my other 'kids'
Thank you for your wishes and prayers.
And a special thanks to 3 young people...who went out of their way, to make today quite memorable. So, C, E & J...awwwwww...so sweet.

To Sky & K...your own mums must be very proud...thank you for letting me share a bit of that.

Love,
Mum

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