My second mother’s day as a mother

It has occurred to me a couple of times that I am a blessed mother. I am surrounded by a structure of strong women in life. I am a mother to a son who has more than one grandmother and that makes me happy.

I didn’t have the privilege of meeting both my grandmothers when I was born. It bothered me at times to learn that I could never have the experience of a ‘grandmother presence’ in my lifetime. As I grew up I realised that my mother was old and that at times she played a role of mother and of a grandmother.

This is my second year as a mother and I dedicate this mother’s day to my mother. She is more of a mother to my son than I am to him. I fell pregnant while I was in college and my family; especially my mother supported me throughout. She took care of my son from the first day I went back to school. She has been my strength to all my weaknesses and I am a woman today through her motherly contributions. I love and admire her dearly. Happy mother’s day to her! God bless and keep her for us, in Jesus name, Amen.

To all the mothers in my life happy mother’s day. I love you all. A special dedication though goes to the following women:

Lydia Lebesa: My aunt and my friend! You have been all a daughter/niece needs. Most people know you as my biological mother but you are more than that to me. We have shared most experiences together and that has made our love for each other strong. We have travelled and seen it all. Your love and sacrifices have kept me going during difficult times. You have been good to me and I appreciate your love and support. May God bless you abundantly. Remember,  don’t give up on yourself even though it may be hard. Gift Lebesa needs you more. Stay as strong as you are and God will reward you for it.

Lebohang Lebesa: My sister! You and I have always shared the same dreams. We loved the same things growing up. Success is one of them. You gave birth to a beautiful son who I love so much. I take him as my own. I have mothered him and he trusts me to that level.  To you on this day I pray to God that he blesses you with all that you hope and wish for especially for Hlogi. Pray for him daily for he needs your prayers. He will grow up and make his own decisions, may they be guided by God. Stay as beautiful as you are. God bless you and always remember that my love for you will never change.

                                                                              

Promise to find a picture of her

Sonia Phiri: The woman who gave birth to the man I love. I thank you on this day for being a strong and beautiful woman you are. Being a mother to the father of my son is a blessing. He has inherited certain characteristics from you that I am proud of and admire. Respect is the one that stand out for me. Being a grandmother to my son is an even more blessing. You have been there from Bokamoso’s first day. I thank you so much. May God bless and keep you for many more years to come.

 

 

In conclusion, a mother is a mother to all children. Her love is always beautiful. Happy mother’s day to all you beautiful mothers in the world. Stay blessed with this beautiful scripture of love: Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is not jealous, is not proud, is not conceited, does not act foolishly, is not selfish, is not easily provoked to anger, keeps no record of wrongs, takes no pleasure in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth, love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things and endures all things. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.