She is the definition of beauty
but love claimed her at an older age. It was a match made in heaven and agreed
by both parents. She went up the stage and officially claimed her title as
Mrs. She turns back to her family and
tears fell as a symbol of happiness as well as the separation which declares
she’ll leave to a different home. Distance makes the heart grow fonder so with
a smile she placed her right foot in her in-law's house. Ceremonies were
carried out to ensure a bond till eternity was sealed. After some time of
successfully putting up in her in-law's house and ensuring that she is entitled
as the “responsible daughter-in-law”, she moved out with her husband to their
own place. They were ready to have a family of their own.
He worked as an army and rarely
there was time spent together. She endured her time by inculcating herself with
kitchen skills and house work. One day, she discovered she was pregnant. The
ecstasy of a to-be-mom hit her hard and it resembled through the tears of joy.
The joy was shared with all but she knew she’s the one person who has to go
through all the pains and complications that pregnancy brings. She often played
a guessing game on her own.
“Is it a girl or boy?”
Sometimes it’ll be answered
through a kick and most of the time after she uttered the word boy. Her bump
grew bigger and at the same time, her husband was often stationed out of his
existing zone. Sometimes her sister accompanied her to the doctor check-ups.
She saw the little fingers and head in a blurred image through the scan. She
was waiting to hold those little fingers and deep down wished that her husband
was here replacing her sister. This waiting period will be ending in a few
months and that’s where she started to wonder. Is she really ready to be a
mother? How is she going to bring up her child? She was bombarded by many
questions but she knew the answer to it. She promised she will never turn back
and will embrace motherhood without even the slightest regret.
She went into delivery and as she
thought it was a healthy baby boy. At last her husband was there. Both of them
shared the joy and she couldn’t detach her eyes from the little champ. Yes, she
was his little champ even though she doesn’t know what the future holds for
him. She believed that his going to hit a goal until no one will be able to
stop it. It’s not about expecting high but it’s about the optimistic hopes
which she holds on for him. Her little champ’s cries were a melody to her and
she wakes up in the middle of the night without any hesitation. Time didn’t
allow her to carry and cuddle him at all times so she kept him in his heart and
the memory of his infancy was in a piece of picture.
The little champ was a wild kid
at times. He runs all over the place and cries back home to his mom with
scratches on his leg and hands. His mom kisses the pain goodbye and with a
tight hug tugs him in bed. He races with his cycle with his friends in the
village. His mother sent him to school with the confidence that he will return
with the knowledge he got from school. Instead, he will run back home with a
smile since in a few hours he will be able to play with his friends. His mother
allowed him to have things his way since she didn’t want him to get bored and
lose interest in gaining a proper education. Among her woes came a surprise,
she was pregnant for the second time and she was happy when her little champ
was excited as well.
Day by day her time spent with
her little champ increased and she rarely hoped for her husband’s presence. A
father’s role will sometimes be substituted by her and she accepts that as a
part and parcel of life. Staying faithful and committed to each other is a much
more important aspect compare to the rest. During these trimesters, she devoted
most of her time by dealing with her little champ's tantrums and being there for
him. This time she felt it was a girl but she left it to God to decide since He
is the one who knows what is best.
At last, it was a boy. It was double the joy since she was happy her
little champ got someone to play and fight with. However, an unexpected twist
awaited her.
Her little champ was growing to
be a mischievous and naughty boy till she was losing control of him. Usually,
she will find reasons to not be the bad mom but she was left with no choice. She
just had to use the cane to discipline him and ensure his not out of the line.
One side she had to care for her second one while on the other side she had to
closely watch on her little champ. Sometimes when her worries get along her
way, it just disappears when she hears her kid’s laughter; the best medicine
which keeps her going. When her little champ was 15, her husband retired from
the army and she was relieved that at last he will be able to spend time with
the kids but she was not ready for what was coming next.
Unexpectedly the motive of
bringing the family to a much more comfortable zone was uprooted all at once by
her husband. She knew he made a mistake and her anger rose. Two souls were
depending on them and she was very much disappointed with his irresponsibility.
They had to find a way. Thus, she planned to retire her all time housewife job
and enter the workforce. Her plan failed since after some time her husband fell
ill and she had to care for him. She didn’t let the problem to consume her and
neglect her job as a mother nor a wife. Her little champ went to work at the
age of 15. She didn’t expect that but she had to give in since at that time
there was no proper food on the table.
The little champ became very much
independent while her little one became her little cuddly bear since most of
the time he was the one accompanying her at home. Her little champ was still
very reluctant to study but somehow successfully managed to finish high school.
The tough part was ensuring he finished high school so she became the extremely
strict mother and most of the time canned him till he quits repeating the mistake.
She brought him up with many restrictions and when he was sitting at home she
chased and nagged him to study. She knew that this will be very hard for her
little champ but she knew one day when he is a successful person he will think
back and be thankful.
Her cuddly bear went to high
school when her little champ went to university. He moved far away and she knew
she will be losing control of him but he made an extreme breakthrough in his
university life till it was the talk of the town. The pain and difficulties she
went through her life seem to dissipate and she thanked the Almighty for the
perseverance she had. Now, she wished she was a little gentler to him rather
than being extreme. Too late to turn back, but she makes it a daily routine to
hear her little champ’s voice without missing a day. She finds time during her
work hours. Yes, she joined the workforce 6 years ago when her husband regained
his health back. She told her worries and struggles of the family to him and
sometimes absent-mindedly never entertains his problems. It’s not because she
doesn’t care but because now her little champ has turned to be her pillar of
strength.
She holds so much of love for him
but she sometimes finds it difficult to express. So, she starts to loosen up a
little with her cuddly bear believing that he might not follow her little
champ’s footstep but he will be someone whom the society looks up to one day. She shows
that she cares for both of them equally and a little extra for her little champ
in disguise. Being away from him is difficult because most of the time he is a
lone ranger but she makes sure he will always be loved by the one woman who
will never break his heart. A mother’s love will be the most precious and
irreplaceable gift throughout his journey.
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