As the first child from a well to do family, Halima, had easily learnt that the road to success wasn’t an easy one. Young as she was, her parents expected so much from her especially when it involved her siblings. She always tried her best to do what was in her best capacity to do, and her parents were proud of her.
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Halima was very bright in school and this fast tracked her entry into the University. Halima gained admission at 17 to study Biochemistry and she loved what she chose. She performed above average, and became popular among her lecturers. The most memorable day for Halima was a week before her final project submission.
“It was a very touching thing me as I didn’t expect what my mother did for me”. Halima said, relating her experience. She project was almost due for submission however, she needed a samples of a chemical to complete her work. ” At the time, my father was unreachable, and I needed the money so urgently”. She had to call on her mother to her rescue. Though her mother didn’t possess the amount she requested at the time, she did the most touching thing Halima would never forget in a lifetime. “When I told my mother I needed the money, she went round to borrow the money from her friends, so that I could proceed with my project”. Tears rolled down her eyes as she was touched by this action and recalled that it was one she would never forget.
Halima can now boost of a successful life after school having fulfilled the requirement to graduate and she has her mother to thank for. The bond between Halima and her mother is unbreakable as her mother calls her everyday just to check on her and shower motherly care.
Mothers are rare and special. It has been said that their hearts are made of gold.
In light of the mother’s day celebration, what is the most touching your mother has ever done for you?
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