Article #40: MOM

Mom, how am I looking today? 

Son, you are always handsome no matter how you are 

Mom, this is the problem 

Son, don’t worry, I have a solution for this 

Mom, just because I like this, you are serving me completely 

Son, I am not hungry today  

At some point or the other, we would have come across such conversations and experienced it in our lives. Isn’t it? We socialize with so many people in our entire life, but we can’t get the same affection, love, care and warmth from anyone that we get from our MOM.  

Mothers play an important role in our lives. Needless to say, we are here only because of our mothers, maybe that’s the reason the Earth is also compared to a mother, we call the Mother Earth. Even mother is compared to a God because only a mother can do anything for her child without any conditions. She brings us to this earth, teaches us so many things, nurtures us, takes a stand for us, fights for us, cooks for us and what not. Well, this article is dedicated to my beloved mother wherein I want to share about my association with her and thank her many times for all that she did to me. 

I share a very strong bond with my MOM. I still remember the time when the house seemed to be empty for me during the absence of my MOM. My MOM always supports me in everything that I do. I don’t remember anything until I landed in school. But I am sure the first 3 years would also have been difficult for my MOM to handle me because I heard so many stories from her that I was hyperactive as a kid. But after I joined school, I remember so many things and the role played by my MOM at each stage. 

Year 1992, I was in my Lower Kinder Garden. I still remember the time when my MOM used to come to the school with the lunch box and serve the food with her hands. I was pampered a lot from my childhood and brought up in a mollycoddle fashion. For most of the times, MOM always used to serve the food only that I like, no restrictions on me and only love, pure love. Thank you so much MOM. 

Year 1993, I was in my Upper Kinder Garden. I was afraid to stay in the school during the afternoon times because that’s the time for Revision classes, Home works, Impositions, etc. I still remember how I used to stand behind my MOM holding her Saree in front of my Teacher when MOM was trying to convince the teacher for my afternoon’s absence from school. But most of the times, the teacher never used to get convinced. Still, I realized MOM was always there with me, thanks a lot MOM. 

Year 1994, I was in my first standard. I remember how my MOM used to take the feedback from Teachers and pass on those things to me whenever I feel that I wasn’t doing good. Now I understood MOM, you were trying to build the confidence in me, how can’t I thank you for that? 

Year 1995, I was in my second standard. MOM always had the entire household work on her over all these years, still I remember how she used to sit along with me in her busy schedule and help me in doing my homework. She used to bi-heart the poems along with me, write the homework for me when it is more, thanks a ton MOM, you were the savior. 

Year 1996, I was in my third standard. There were some classmates who used to bully me. But it never affected me more because I have my MOM who used to come to the school and ensure that they don’t do that way. How could I thank you MOM? 

Year 1997, I was in my fourth standard. I remember how my MOM used to teach me the Mythological stories, the Puranas filled with lot of values, life lessons and much more. She also used to encourage me in watching them through TV. My place always used to be at the ground, at my MOM’s legs when she sits in the chair. Even today, I feel so relaxed in the same position when I place my head on her lap by sitting in the ground. Thank you for creating that comfort zone MOM. 

Year 1998, I was in my fifth standard. I remember when I called my friends to my house for a birthday party. It was MOM who cooked the food for them with lot of patience. It was MOM who never complained about the extra effort or pain because it was my Birthday. Thanks a lot MOM. 

Year 1999, I was in my sixth standard. I was weak in Mathematics till the primary classes. Whenever a parent’s signature is required on a progress report, it wasn’t simple. I was afraid of my father because he wouldn’t remain calm after seeing my Marks especially in Mathematics. My MOM also used to see everything, but she always had the confidence on me that I would shine some day or the other, that’s how things used to get sorted. Thanks for believing in me MOM. 

Year 2000, I was in my Seventh Standard. After the school, I used to go to Tuition for Mathematics. Those were the days when I learned the bicycle initially. One day, I met with an accident, I still remember how my MOM helped me in recovering with the wounds and used to accompany me to the Tuition until I was fine. Thanks a lot MOM. 

Year 2001, I was in my eighth standard. I used to easily believe my classmates, do friendship with them and even used to invite them to my house. But, some of them used to do friendship for the benefits like notes or guides that are available only with me. MOM used to make out the difference and even used to warn me that I shouldn’t believe everyone. Today I realize MOM that you were right, thank you so much for being protective about me. 

Year 2002, I was in my ninth standard. A major change in my studies took place. For the first time in my life, I scored 92 in Mathematics out of 100. I remember how my MOM was happier than me with that success. Thank you, MOM, for being there to share my happiness and success. 

Year 2003, I was in my tenth standard. It was not simple to wake up early, Attend Tuition, then School, again Tuition and back to studies at home. But my MOM was there to simplify everything, starting from waking me up in the morning to arranging food on time throughout the day to keeping me away from all the other aspects at home to boosting my confidence whenever required. I stood third in the school. Thank you very much MOM. 

Year 2004, I was in the inter first year. Till the time I was in school, it was nearby. But my college was little far from my home. MOM always wanted me to have freshly cooked meal in the afternoon because she believes that would be healthy and tastier. Most of the times either she used to visit the college in the afternoon or used to send the lunch box through someone to the college on time. I can understand MOM, it wouldn’t have been that simple for you to take these extra efforts, Thank you so much MOM. 

Year 2005, I was in my inter second year. I had a great passion for music that time itself. We used to have a tape recorder that lasted for only few days and were left with only cassettes. Because I love music, My MOM used to borrow the tape recorder from our neighbor's house sometimes just to make me happy. Thanks a lot MOM. 

Year 2006, I was in my Graduation first year. I was very bad at Engineering Drawing Practice lab. MOM coordinated with my Sister and ensured that I get the required help as my Sister is good at drawing. Thank you, MOM. 

Year 2007, I was in my Graduation second year. I got 105 fever during the summer and admitted in hospital ICU, even couldn’t write the final exams. MOM was very afraid of losing me and roamed countless times around the hospital with the food 3 times a day. Gradually, I recovered within a week. Even today, I strongly believe that only because of my MOM and Dad, I was able to recover. 

Year 2008, I was in my Graduation third year. MOM used to take the extra care for me, started to serve so many things that I never ate before. Thank you so much MOM, you are always my savior. 

Year 2009, I was in my Graduation final year. As soon as I heard that top Multi-National Companies are going to arrive to our college towards the year end for campus recruitment, I was very much determined that I had no other thought. I always used to sit with the aptitude and technical subject books in my room even without going to college for some days. MOM ensured that I wouldn't get any disturbance in the home, even when she had to watch the TV, the volume used to be so low. I was always unsure how she could listen to it. Thanks a lot MOM for all the support, out of 150 students who appeared for the recruitment only 14 members got selected and I was one of them. 

Year 2010, the time that I had to step out of my house permanently for the job. I received posting in Chennai. I remember how MOM treated me with so much love during the last days before I leave home. Thank you, MOM, I really miss those days. 

Year 2011, the initial days of my hard times outside the home. I literally fell sick for 5 times during my stay of 3 months in Chennai. MOM used to cry for me and was also ready to come there although it’s miles away from my home town. I know MOM, you were there for me and thanks for being there. 

Year 2012, I used to stay in a hostel during my posting in Hyderabad. My day always used to end with a long phone call with MOM. Thank you so much MOM for always talking to me no matter how busy you were. 

Year 2013, I had my thread marriage. I just went to my home, attended the ceremony and back to the work place. But I remember all the preparations MOM did for me on the special occasion. Thank you, MOM. 

Year 2014, I shifted to my own flat in Hyderabad. It was only house until MOM came and made it a home. Only MOM took all the extra effort in bringing so many required things for a comfortable stay. Thanks a ton MOM, you are the best. 

Year 2015, MOM was there to teach me how to cook. I learned so many dishes from MOM over the call. Thanks for being my best teacher. 

Year 2016, I was on the bed for a week by then with full fever. MOM came and I was half recovered. You are completely magical MOM, Thank you. 

Year 2017, MOM used to visit once in 3 months at least to take care of me. I used to do the entire household work by myself, but as soon as MOM visits, I never had any work. Thanks a lot MOM for all your efforts. 

Year 2018, I was mentally upset over certain things. Only I could remember was MOM. I paid a surprise visit to my home and sat on the ground with my head on MOM’s lap, started crying for a while. Surprisingly, my MOM also started crying along with me. Who are there for me MOM except you in this world? You deserve more than just a thank you. 

Year 2019, I was again upset and this time even fell sick. As soon as MOM got to know about this, she reached to me immediately traveling miles together in one night. What can I give you back MOM? You are there again. 

Year 2020, I took lot of stress at work and had more outside food due to the unscheduled and improper odd office timings. This took a toll on my health, had fever initially and I even experienced acidity for a month. I didn’t inform to my family about the fever. But after 4 days, I was left with no other option. MOM came immediately, with all her care, I became alright after a month. What would have happened if you hadn’t come MOM?  

All these years, I was able to survive and sustain only because of my parents, especially MOM. She was always there for me and will be there too. Most of the times, we become too busy in our daily lives that we forget about our family members who keep striving hard for us every now and then. So, let’s take a pause and appreciate for what they are and for their efforts. I would like to thank my MOM from the bottom of my heart for what she did to me throughout my life although I know that thank you is a very small word before her hard work. If you are reading this article, take a moment and thank your MOM. Kudos to all the wonderful MOMs out there. You always rock, keep building and inspiring us.