Martin Joseph,
Travel Agent, 56
I’M so proud, indebted, grateful, thankful to my precious mother in this world who loves me unconditionally to this day! I can’t forget all her great deeds, like she conceived me. She carried me in her womb for nine long months against all odds and sickness. Cleaned my potty with love! Fed me. Taught me to take the first footsteps in this world. Held me when I lost balance. Made sure I got the best. Educated me even though she was not highly educated herself. Signed my report card even though I failed. She never condemned me but always praised me. Always waited for me till I came back from school to eat. She would eat last, till everyone ate and washed. Made sure I got the best. Would cover me in the nights. When I was sick she would spend sleepless nights by my bedside. She was always happy to see me happy, never made anything less. When I started working part time at the young age of 12, I gave all my earnings to her, she felt proud. I bought my first gift at 15, a saree for her and she was overwhelmed. I never back answered her when she scolded me. I supported her even after I lost my dad when I was 21, I looked after her, the promise I gave my dad. I worked extra hard. Today she is the only other director in my companies. Even today she checks on me whether I have eaten or not, even when I’m in meetings. She doesn’t care for the meetings, but cares about me. Today she is suffering from Parkinson’s and so is not so active, can’t do much though she wants to do. She is 75 and strong. That’s my only great mother in this world! I love her so dearly. Happy yours day mom!