Blog EntryA mother's love is greater than the oceanJan 16, '08 9:11 AM
for everyone

Lately, many people had asked me about when we're gonna have kids. I honestly don't know how to answer this question because I don't think I'll ever be able to give unconditional love that is of a mother's.

My parents always said to me when I yell back at them, "you'll never know how it feels when you become a parent yourself". Maybe because I'm afraid of karma because I had been such a disobedient child with the countless times that I've sniped back at my parents which in turn, caused made them cry. I can honestly say that it sucks when I see or know that my parents cry for me, especially it was due to something stupid and selfish that I have said to them.

As my sisters grow older, I became closer to my parents and became their confidante. I got a glimpse of how being parents feels like. It truly feels like a big slap in the face whenever I think back of those times when I had hurt my parents. Those shoes are definitely too big for me to fill. 

All I can say is that, I am inept at giving unconditional love like my mom's. My mom takes it all in and because of that, her health suffered. I have honestly never thought about having kids myself mainly because I felt greatly indebted to my parents and I just want to focus in my lifetime to repay their love and kindness.


maxineysl wrote on Jan 17
Hi Christine, I respect your decision and point of view and I think most people would as well. As I grow older, I have come to realise how much my parents had sacrificed to bring up my brother and me, and the thought really humbles me. We are nothing if not for them. I think being a parent might just be the most selfless and unselfish thing in the world to do. For those who keep on asking (pestering?) you and other people about having kids, I just hope they realise that it's an entirely personal decision and that they should respect your privacy.
leongc wrote on Jan 18
Hi Max, yea... well those who pester me include my own parents and ILs (among other relatvies) ... I don't know how to tell them that I don't think I'm gonna be able to be great parents like them... it is very humbling.
maxineysl wrote on Jan 18
hmm... i gained a little insight about the parenting part from the responses that ppl wrote to my own blog. it seems like most people "learn on the job" when it comes to parenting, but i think knowing what to prepare for beforehand helps a little. i'm just guessing that almost everyone hardly thinks they'll turn out to be the best parent, but they have the intention to do their very best, which could very well make the difference between being and not being great parents :)
chermaine88 wrote on Feb 15
Yes, my dear I know it's not easy being a parent. Until today I don't know whether what we have done for all of you and all the decisions, guidance and discipline are actually right for all of you. You all have always being trained and reminded to be strong cos we want you all to be independent and capable. On top of that we hope that you all will grow up to be proper adults with right family and human values. With all these guidance and teachings at times we wonder whether you all can survive in this inhuman and reckless world. However, whatever it is we believe that all of you will have happiness as we had always reminded you all that as long as you have the right moral and human values and clear conscience you will definitely find ultimate happiness.
Therefore, it's not easy definitely my dear to be a parent because its our duty to bring up our children the proper way and moreover also to be able to survive in this competitive society the right way but at least we know we have done our best to make this world a better place as we are sure you all will always remember the guidance and teachings from both of us.
Honestly, I have never think that we are the best parents cos we had definitely learn a lot about life during these parenting years. Until today we are still practicing patience and tolerance and understanding and I must thank all of you for giving us the opportunity to learn these qualities of life. So my dear don't worry you will sure be able to handle when the time arrives. Don't worry the ship will find its own course once it reach the harbour. Luv, Mom
chermaine88 wrote on Feb 15
aiyo...mom use my account to comment on your blog again...later ppl c the pic n think that mom is so young...;-p
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