I step back for a while to reflect on how much he has grown.
I am a proud mother, and blessed to have such a son.
I know he gets by in school, by sheer hard work and determination...driven by an instrinstic motivation to make his family proud. (This is not a boast, for I think he gets that from me)...We both are not academically outstanding...but we survive and reach our goals quietly and steadily.
I am gratified each time I hear positive comments from his teachers.
"You have a well-mannered, pleasant child." That makes any mother's day.
Oh I am sure he has his naughty side too...but he seems well-adjusted. I am blessed because my child still wants to speak to me, and tell me things...(haha...I know...not everything though)
I celebrate the milestones in his life...and support him during his struggles...
I shed a tear when he received his SPDF badge.
It was a leap of faith...to go to Haj, and not hear from him...as he trekked up the mountains in Kinabalu.
As he grew, he began seeing more and more of the world on his own...to HK and other places.
Two weeks ago, I saw a new side, a young man exploring possibilities in the world as he did his job attachment at Rajah and Tann, a prestigious law firm.
One day...he will leave the nest...
But I will pray...that as he spreads his wings, and finds his destiny,
he will be anchored by his values...and love.
Mama loves you Zafran.
As much as I love Iffah and Akmal...for each of you is unique and special.
Dear God,
Watch over my first-born as he goes on his trip.
Open his eyes wide as he sees the world, so that he will have a deeper appreciation of You and
Your Blessings.Ameen
Have a safe journey, Zafran
(and bring back a Hello Kitty for me)
Love, Mama
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