A Woman Worth Celebrating

A Woman Worth Celebrating : 

A Woman Worth Celebrating by Marooned-Lily

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She puts her children before herself. They are far more precious to her than her own life…

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She wasn’t highly educated. But she believed in the value of proper education. Despite her meagre earnings, she was determined to send her children for tuition classes so that they can live a life better than hers.

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Her husband is artistic. She believes her children inherited the creativity. Her daughter was sent for piano lessons while her son enrolled into art classes. Years later, they would bring home prizes won from competitions.

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When her children fall ill, she knows just the right remedies to make them feel better again. She’s their best personal doctor and nurse.

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Life wasn’t easy for her. Her marriage faced troubles. Through the storm, she persevered and brought her children up…single-handedly.

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Her children are now in tertiary institutions away from home. But she makes sure she calls them at least once a week to update. Her ‘mother instinct’ has always kept them sane from the overwhelming stress of life, studies and relationships.

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Every time her children return home for the semester break, she would cook her best dishes including the nutritious chicken soup and fresh garden vegetables. Paired with some ‘misua’ noodles, she prays her children live long and healthy.

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One sunny day, I accompanied her for a leisurely walk around the town. She said she was hungry and so we stopped for food. She ordered a simple bowl of ‘kuey tiao’ soup. Curious, I ordered one too. Until today, it remained my first and most remembered bowl of SIMPLICITY.

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Believe it or not, she could get a Cheongsam for RM20, and a whole baju kurung / kebaya for RM5. No one can beat a deal like that …ever.

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I may not know her full story. Neither will I truly understand the sufferings she had to endure. But there is one thing I am certain of… Her sacrifice is Priceless. This is her story… My mother’s story.

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SHE IS SIMPLY A STAR!

Credits : 

Credits Photos: Gems: http://www.jewelry-gems.com/ Spectacles on open book: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrwerner/387914823/ Piano: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piano_lessons/2285183310/ Easel: http://www.joeyandchristy.com/images/artextras/easel.png Sick: http://bertyuanlim.blog.friendster.com/ Telephone: http://www.scrapbookeh.com/newsletter/w081014.html Chicken with “misua” soup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/icecat_seoul/193832413/ Sweet and sour pork: http://www.justfoodnow.com/2009/07/06/culinarily-china-part-1-the-north/ Brocolli: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aloalosabine/406665835/ Eggplant: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintingsky/238156298/ Tofu soup: http://www.kevineats.com/2009/04/seol-ak-san-stanton-ca.htm Fried chicken: http://www.cherishinglife.webs.com/recipes.htm White rice: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamaki/374797/ Cheongsam: http://www.huiyuan66.com/cp/class/?16.html Candle: http://assumption-fairfield.org/RCIA.aspx

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Backgrounds: Blue background: http://cybermate-dungeon.com/easter-eggs/ Mother and child: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59303791@N00/513153112 Envelope edges: http://www.tgaw.com/Turnock/SouthPoleEnvelope.jpg Kuey Tiao Soup: http://alvinjani.mylovepress.net/?p=2827 My-Mom-is-the-Best-because…: http://cybermate-dungeon.com/win-a-return-ticket-simply-because-you-love-your-mom/ Stars background: http://cybermate-dungeon.com/easter-eggs/ Stars border: http://www.pixabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/star_clip_art_border.png Song accompaniment: Mama by Spice Girls (Instrumental): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqGfYfj2Dk