Some friendships are loud and obvious. Others are quiet, rare, and so genuine that you only realize their value when life tests you. This is about one of those rare friendships. She came all the way from Indonesia to Singapore just to see me and that alone says more than a thousand words ever could. In a world where people are always busy, always rushing, always distracted, finding someone who makes time for you feels almost unreal. Genuine friendship is hard to find. The kind that lasts forever is even harder. Most people don’t have time to listen. They hear you, but they don’t listen. But she listens, always. With patience. With care. Without judgment. Most people don’t want to help. They step back when things get hard. But she steps forward every single time. Helping not because she has to, but because she genuinely wants to. She is one of the kindest people I know. I once said that I have a wall around my life, a wall that protects me and keeps people at a distance. Not many can...
When I was a kid, I remember I used to cry when I don’t see
my mother. Whenever there where occasions, I was always aloof and shy distant
to everybody. I just want to cling to my mother’s arm and don’t want to leave
her side. Having her beside me brings me comfort ever since I was a child and
even up to now. I can’t live without my mother.
She was the one who always preparing our meals and made sure
we had a good and complete meal every day. She was my first teacher, not only
in school but also in life. She taught us to be responsible in life and told us
we can fulfill our dreams if we study hard and give the best we can. When I was
studying during my childhood days, I wanted my mother to be proud of me. I did
my very best at school to make sure that during end of the ceremonies, my
mother will go up the stage to put a medal of recognition on me. I remember her
buying new clothes for me as a reward for a job well done. Although we were not
rich, she would always find a way to reward us in any simple way she can. She
was my inspiration then and now.
During my teen rebellious years, I did some stupid things
that made my mother sad. There was a point that I saw tears on my mother’s eyes
that I felt very guilty of my actions. I was very ashamed of myself. I told
myself that would be the last time my mother will shed tears for me.
Eighteen years ago, a tragedy came to our family when we
received bad news about my mother. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I
thought being heartbroken with someone was the most painful thing in my life,
but I was definitely wrong. When I was told of the news about my mother, I felt
my whole world came crashing down. It was the most devastating feeling I have
felt in my entire life. In that time of crisis, I knew only God can help me. I
prayed to God every night and told him to take everything from me but just make
my mother’s life longer. God listens to sincere prayers. After countless test
and going back and forth to the hospital, my mother was cleared of the
sickness. When the doctor said it, it was like getting out a huge thorn out of
my neck. It was a relief. I never doubted my mother can defeat that sickness, after
all she was the strongest person I know. She is a survivor.
After that unfortunate period in our life, I made it a point
that I always give my mother the good life she deserves. Knowing what she went
through from her childhood up to now, I want to give her the best life because
she deserves every bit of it.
Now my mother is seventy-seven years old. She can still
walk, can still go to the mall, still the best cook. She is my foundation and
my everything. I love her with all my life.
Its Mother’s Day today. Let’s make our mothers feel loved
and happy, not just today but every day!
I love you Nanay!
Take care your nanay and made her always happy 😁
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