


The saying goes, " the hands that rock the cradle rule the world ".
I have no doubt that this saying is true to its core. The role of the mother in the life of every child is so important and crucial to him/her.
So am I. My life is indebted to my mom and her selfless, limitless love, which I cannot even dream of returning to her. As any other kid, I slept in my mom's womb for 9 months, where my soul got attached to my body and yeah :) I got a heart with a rhythm...the rhythm of LIFE :). And two hearts beat in symphony until I saw light. Maybe dats y mothers r so special...She knows my heartbeat...however far, however close, I am :)
I grew up and knew the world through my mom. Those days, I was such a nice kid, ppl jus couldnt help being sorry for my mom. As a crawling baby, I was ruthless...dey say I used to eat up all the used goodnight mosquito mats available on the floor, and even try my fathers shoes for a change. At mere 6 months of age, I had the unique distinction of getting admitted to the hospital due to acute diarhhoea. Three cheers to my mom, for her dedicated service, without which I wudnt have survived it.( mom i luv u :)
As I grew up, I was acknowledged the most stubborn and disobedient girl of the entire family ( sheer misunderstndg u c , nobody knew hw to deal wid me :P ) . Ppl wondered how I would get married wen I grow up! ( they still do !! ) . I would refuse to accept mom's suggestion for my hair style ( only i can handle dat !! ) , which has created umpteen numbr of rows btwn us, or refuse to select the dress which she liked for me !!
In fact, I ensured that the peace and prosperity of my family were at perils almost everyday...the issue could range from food with onions; chechi's dresses and books which I was told to use; my uncles camera , to which my access was denied; to petty quarrels with my sis for anything as silly as name-slips to waste cloth!! ( my mom used to stitch) . At 4 years, I challenged my father I wud run away from home :) , oops..forgot the reason, and I climbed the gate inorder to frighten him...and wat else , my mom lifted me back into the house !! hehe..:) To top it all, I was such a wide mouthed bug , no matter how many times I was warned , I wud continue to go blabbing around all unnecessary stuff ( mom thinks blogging is my innovative way of blabbing !! not too impressed !! ). I was such a reckless being, I used to play, fall down and get injured every other day. Dressing up my wounds became her favourite past time those days. I always fancied playing with her hair, and never paid any attention to her moans and groans, in my attempt to learn plaiting hair. ( I was under the impression dat I wud use those skills wen my hair grew...!! lil did I know den dat it never wud ! ). Every time it rained, I had a terrible innate tendency to sneak out with my lil brother behind, clutching some paper boats in my hand, ready to be released into the puddles outside. The moment mom comes to know about it, all hell would break loose..! And the consequences of these activities were always evident on my legs...I got the maximum beatings from both my parents. But, it was always nice to sleep on her shoulders after the hectic pacifying sessions for me. No wonder, I grew up to be a good girl !! hehe...:)
But she was happy with me for one reason. I wud study without compulsion. My !! got so many of my mischiefs excused for this sole reason !! :) I deem it a great blessing..the fact that I was first made to write ( ezhuthiniruthu ) by my mom . I studied and cleared an exam when I was 11. The JNV entrance exam. I can never forget my Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya ordeal in class 6. Let me tell u dat JNVs are under the central government, and all the students expenses are sponsored by the govt. The schooling is strictly residential ! Though JNVs have a reputation of its own, the one i joined was not very good and life was difficult. Once we enter, there aint any provision for a TC, and one can exit only after class 12. But I escaped from there in 2 months time, and I was back to Bhavan's ; thanks to mom's grit and determination !! :)
After childhood came teenage, and I could see my mom turning into a hawk, vigilant and alert as never before. I never knew then, y I had to face so many restrictions and was often irritated with my moms strict behaviour. :) But now , I fully understand :)
My mother is the person who filled in me , the pride of being a women . She inspired me to set goals and chase my dreams :) Every time I faced a setback, she was there behind me, to comfort and encourage me. Everytime I fell ill, she loved me and brought me back to my life full of smiles. ( der wer days in my childhood wen i wanted to get fever so that i wud get more care frm my mom :P ) Every time I get frightened, she would draw an imaginary cross on my forehead, the symbol of infinite love, care, strength and above all divine protection :)
The POWER of her love, I realise many a times wen I am alone, specially when I am travelling alone..It seems as though a halo surrounds me...the halo of love...:)
It would rain but I never get wet. It may be too hot, but I never get a sunstroke. It may be crowded but i never get lost :) It may be dark, but I reach home safe. I may be at the top of a cliff 5000 ft above sea level, and I'm not sure if i wud reach bak with my tembling legs...but I think of my mom...and yes ...I come down safe :)
My mom is soo special to me coz,
Nobody in this world can hug me the way my mother does...
Nobody in this world can kiss me the way my mother does...
and nobody can love me the way she does ...:)
My mother like many others, remained a house wife and gave her whole life for her children . But, as we grow up, we always tend to forget the role of our parents in our life and give unprecedented importance to our peers, and crave for their acceptance and attention. I was no different.
But come any distress, I close my eyes, and all I can think of is my mother , my grandmother and their love. "LOVE" , the very meaning of which I relate with them.
Mom, u r undoubtedly, The meaning of my life...
The reason y I exist ...
The force behind my safety , growth and prosperity.
Your love gives me the strength to survive adversities...and yeah...solitude :)
I sit by the beach... the waves bring me her love...and when it rains...it rains love :) [now its raining...very very heavily :) :) ]
This Mother's Day, my dearest mom, I want to tell u how much I love u...and what u mean to me..:)
You are the goddess I worship..sometimes u are Lakshmi, sometimes Saraswati and sometimes u are Durga :)
You are my greatest teacher who taught me lessons for life; LOVE, HOPE, FAITH and PERSISTENCE ..
You are the ocean of love on the shores of which I sit and breathe every moment...
You are the light of my life...!!
MOM...I LOVE YOU!!