Since we were kids, Van and I, we are always with our mother. My father worked in Marikina when I was in 2nd grade and since then, my mother become my father.
Jack of all traits, that is what she was called. She can cook, sew, do the laundry, fix the water pipes, fix the electric wires, build a table, etc. She became my idol back then (until now). I guess every mother really become the father of their chils sometimes.
Before, I had tampo in my father. Because every time he's home. He was not doing the chores that a normal father does. My mother, alone, do these things instead of him. One night, I have decided not to sleep and write a letter to my father. I still remember what I've wrote there. I said that maybe, he can literally stay for good with us in Famy. So that he can help my mother doing the chore instead of her, alone. I left it in the pocket of his bag so when he unpack his things, he could read it.
Another week has gone, my father went home and talked to me. It was about the letter. He said that he's doing work in Marikina and has to maintain our family needs. That's why he can't help my mother always. Then, I told him that I will sell my toys to help them for the expenses everyday. He said that I don't have to do that. He said that he can manage to work because it was his duty to the family. He asked me to help my mom to do the chores and look for my brother and care for him. I promised him that I will do my best.
As of today, I am really inspired by my mother. For half of my life today, she stood up for us. She really took care of us and taught us how to be a responsible, respectful and industrious children. Now, she is in Indonesia, teaching students from Kulim 21 School.
Appreciate what your mother has done for you. Thank them everytime. And treasure every moments with them. That's is one of the things we can offer them back after what they sacrificed for us. We salute you, mothers everywhere.
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