Last Sunday our beloved mother, turned 57. As she blew out the candles amidst cheers and clicked photos with that wide smile, eyes brimming with gratitude, it was a magical milestone moment for the family. After all the nurturing and selflessness she has showered over the years, she deserved this whole day dedicated just to her , my siblings and I were determined to make this birthday extra-special.
Mom has been the anchor who held our family together through thick and thin. She prioritized being there for my siblings and I as we navigated school, friendships, heartbreaks and the jungle that is young adulthood. At the same time, she faced her own challenges too.
My mom powered through adversities with a quiet resilience ,working long hours as teacher while also being our confidante and guiding light at home. Whether it was pacifying tantrums over trivial matters during our rebellious teens or patiently hearing us vent about workplace woes in adulthood , her wisdom and soothing counsel remains invaluable. The meltdowns, joy and laughter we have shared together only deepened our bond over the years.
So celebrating mom’s 57th birthday carried extra significance for us . it represented her perseverance despite hardships and the well-deserved contentment life brings thereafter. My siblings and I planned surprises as tokens of gratitude. The celebrations kicked off bright and early with her waking up to find us children holding a cake for breakfast in bed.
Nothing delights mom more than having her brood lovingly clustered around her. So next we whisked her off for a family lunch outing at her favorite restaurant followed by a leisurely stroll reminiscing about dad and laughing over fond memories. To wrap the day, a cozy family dinner at home awaited with her best-loved dishes and a decadent chocolate cake!
The highlight was gifting mom that gorgeous pearl necklace she’d long admired but considered an indulgent splurge. Seeing her tear up while thanking us profusely is one of my life’s most precious memories. For all mum’s done selflessly nurturing us over decades, she deserved this and so much more!
At 57, as her hair turns silvery, we sense mom transitioning gradually into a beloved elder we hope to care for too. Even then she insists on preparing our favorite foods when visiting or fusses over our health and well-being. While annoying at times, it comes from her innate maternal devotion that anchors our existence.
Here’s hoping many more healthy, fun-filled years await our priceless cornerstone. May mom continue receiving God’s grace guiding her children towards happy and purposeful lives , that’s all she asks for in return despite everything. We have encountered bumps along our journey but mom’s love saw us through storms. Her 57th birthday reminds us how blessed we are to call her our own.
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