My mum cutting the cake on her bed (left)
Happy Mother’s Day
People the world over celebrate Mother’s Day and tonight the restaurants all over the world would be packed with children and grown-ups celebrating what we would call the “commercial-driven” special occasion for the mothers.
I am of no exception as me and my wife bought two cakes to celebrate the occasion, one for my in-law and one for her in-law, if you know what I mean. As my mum is almost bed-ridden after suffering a stroke, we are getting used to celebrate at home. She doesn't take the cake though as it is too sweet for her, so i just hope that she can draw a bit of pleasure from cutting the cake. My in-laws will be going out tonight as her son would celebrate the special day in a restaurant somewhere in town, mind you, I was told that you have to book days earlier for a table.
Of course, the mothers are the luckiest person tonight as they were pampered and showered with cakes, gifts and attention at least for tonight. Most of the time, may be 364 days a year, they have to work like slaves for their families. Their contributions to their families and the society have almost gone unnoticed and took for granted. I read somewhere just yesterday that the full-time homemaker yearly “salary” should be in the region of some USD90, 000.00. But never mind the hard work and never ending struggle,the mothers, at least most of them, do not expect any return from their kids and husbands at all.
For the men and sons and daughters out there, at least spare a thought for them for tonight, at least bring them out for a quick bite and if possible, a gift of a token amount would do. A rose would bring tear to their aging eyes and may be that is the first time they ever receive a rose from their husbands and kids.
Today let's thank the good mothers, remember the struggling mothers, and offer a measure of compassion for the poor mothers who in any way tortured and deserted their kids.
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
David Wong
11-05-2008
2 comments:
I have almost forgotten about you. Anyway, your mother can still take but just a little bit. The cake looks nice though.
Good for you. Seems that you still care agterall. I understand David's position and i know he is doing his best under the circumstances.
How many YBs are as active as him? How many really care just like him. Rmember that he has not win after 4 consercutive election, many would have left and many would have given up already.
Just a voter
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