Happy Mother's Day
Six weeks ago, the good Lord answered our prayers - Angelo and I learned that we were going to become parents. I was going to become a mother. The news has rocked our world and it has strapped me to a bed (and more often than I care to admit, to the toilet bowl).
During my bed rest, in between vomiting fits and tasteless meals and mulling over the NBA playoffs (heehee), I reflected on the concept of motherhood. I thought of all the mothers I know, of the staggering responsibility they have of bringing to life, bearing, caring for, and unconditionally loving another human being. It has been, still is, a humbling experience. I pray for strength, grace and whatever else it is that all mothers possess to valiantly carry such task.
I wish to thank my own mother, Elizabeth, who, I have been repeatedly reminded, had a difficult time bearing me and my sister. I know the feeling now, Ma. Sabi mo malalaman ko rin ang nararamdaman mo pag naging magulang na rin ako; eto na. But I do not fear it. I look to you and Dad for inspiration, as always. With your guidance and with God's grace, we will raise our own family as you have.
Never have I really understood the importance of this greeting before, but I think I do now: Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies, Mamas, Nanays, Inays, Ermats, Mudras and even to the Nanay-nanayans out there. You all deserve a hug, a kiss and a heartfelt Maraming Maraming Salamat. Cheers!
During my bed rest, in between vomiting fits and tasteless meals and mulling over the NBA playoffs (heehee), I reflected on the concept of motherhood. I thought of all the mothers I know, of the staggering responsibility they have of bringing to life, bearing, caring for, and unconditionally loving another human being. It has been, still is, a humbling experience. I pray for strength, grace and whatever else it is that all mothers possess to valiantly carry such task.
I wish to thank my own mother, Elizabeth, who, I have been repeatedly reminded, had a difficult time bearing me and my sister. I know the feeling now, Ma. Sabi mo malalaman ko rin ang nararamdaman mo pag naging magulang na rin ako; eto na. But I do not fear it. I look to you and Dad for inspiration, as always. With your guidance and with God's grace, we will raise our own family as you have.
Never have I really understood the importance of this greeting before, but I think I do now: Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies, Mamas, Nanays, Inays, Ermats, Mudras and even to the Nanay-nanayans out there. You all deserve a hug, a kiss and a heartfelt Maraming Maraming Salamat. Cheers!