I love my mother.....

Recently I attended a Chinese New Year gathering, specially for the old folks together with their children and sponsored by one of our local Chinese Newspaper. To qualify for the function, one of the parents of each family must be above eighty of age. There were 80 eligible senior veterans, ranging from age 80 to 101, and the total years added among them came to 6800. 

The President of the dinner related a story which was worth listening. The President is a lady who was working as a nurse when she was young. During her working experience she encountered a true incident. There was a sickly old mother who came to her hospital for regular treatment. Each time without fail, a son would accompany her. The consultations were lengthy and both mother and son had to wait for her turn. The son would also bring along a mat. While waiting he would sleep and rest on the mat. He would not complain and had all the patience to see her mother complete her visit. The eye of the son could tell he is a very kind and obedient child.

Out of curiosity, one day the nurse asked the mother whether this son was the only child in the family. Spontaneously the old lady replied, "I have 10 children. All my children are doing very well. Some have migrated and the rest have left for the cities. This is the only son who didn't do well in his study".

The nurse cried in her heart. What the world is this? Those who are educated and are successful have forgotten the word of kindness. While the one who isn't, has all the love, kindness and time for the mother. I too was crying.

Good to remember - "For the mother's sake the child was dear, and dearer was the mother for the child" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge.