She was obviously happy, and therefore we are happy too. :D Though a foiled surprise party, it was all worth the hassle, pleasing our dearest mother who turned 71 last March 11.
I admire that she has bore 10 individuals, half based abroad living comfortable lives and generously helping the rest of us here live better. Most are married, with different parenting styles, I guess inspired and influenced by how we were brought up. Inang has lived a very hard life, with her mom dying while she and her other siblings were still young. She didn't finish school that was why she was keen to see all of us finish ours. Together with our tatay, they labored hard to send us to school. I can still remember the various trades they entered in order to make ends meet for our family. Aside from the staple farming, they also entered trading eggs, rice and other produce to Cubao Market, took on sub-contracting deals with cloth importers. I remember tatay also used to drive a jeep. Ours was really the simple life. We had the basics, and that's commendable. I learned how to value money, to the point that my husband kid me that I'm such a kuripot. We'll, I'm fine with that! I wish Lois would also grow up knowing that money can be spent, saved or given to those who need it more.
She and my dad were active in the baranggay, teaching nutrition, livelihood, dabbling in politics. I learned integrity, honesty and tact seeing them applied everyday.
My greatest desire now is for my mother to experience the same life ruled by faith that my own family lives on now. May God bless her with more fruitful years.
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