My motheris my God

Yoshita Singh

My mother, Mrs Bimla Singh, is my superwoman. There is nothing she cannot do. No matter how tough the circumstances are, how insurmountable the problems are, she always achieves what seems impossible. And I always marvel at her composure, the calmness with which she accomplishes everything.

My mother, Mrs Bimla Singh, is my role model. A working woman for over three decades, she carried out her duties with thorough professionalism and extraordinary dedication. And every day after returning from long hours of work, she would sit with my twin sister Yosha and I to prepare us for school tests and ensure we finish our homework. She would not tolerate any laxity on our part when it came to studies and I am grateful she brought us up that way. She made it seem so easy – working a 9-5 job, then coming home and taking care of us. It was only when I too became a working mom that I realized it is not easy to balance personal and professional life and the amount of sacrifices, commitment and hard work it takes to achieve and maintain that balance. Yet, my mother made it seem so effortless. I realize that there must have been times when circumstances would have overwhelmed Mummy, when she would have been tired and stressed, but she never lost her composure. Mummy has confronted life’s challenges head on – with courage in her heart, smile on her face and her head held high.

My mother, Mrs Bimla Singh, is a selfless woman whose unconditional love and support has been the bedrock of our family. Over the years, I have seen her standing shoulder to shoulder with my father Mr Ravindra Singh, providing unflinching and unwavering support to him, through good times and tough times, in sickness and in health. All the way, showing me that true wealth is not the balance in a bank account but a heart full of love and compassion – not just for one’s family but for strangers in need.

My mother, Mrs Bimla Singh, epitomizes the perfect daughter, sister, wife, daughter-in-law, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend. It’s my greatest blessing to be born as her daughter. I want to be like her, I’m trying to be her like. She and my father have instilled in Yosha and I strong values and morals that have provided a sturdy foundation to us for a life of integrity and empathy – values that we are now endeavoring to pass on to our children. It is through their life that we learnt the irrefutable value of hard work and perseverance, the importance of treating everyone with respect, compassion towards all, to live our life with honesty, free from fear and our heads held high – no matter what the circumstances, that we must learn from both our successes and failures and to always be grateful. My parents are the wind beneath the wings of my sister and I. For the roots they gave me and for my wings, I am eternally grateful.

My mother, Mrs Bimla Singh, is my God. Mummy, I find my strength in you, in your smile, your effervescent eyes, in your gentle heart and beautiful soul. You mean the world to me. I am blessed because I grew from you. I am rich because I have your values. I am me because of you.

Here’s to you Mummy. Happy Mother’s Day Mummy. Thank you for everything. I love you more than I can say.