MA .... Thanks!!

Dear Devika
A very Touching piece .
Ur so wise mum said all that to be said to any daughters ever just like
"Gagar me Sagar". A apt mamoir to mother`s day.

Dearest Devika,

You left me spell bound with this post. It is a masterpiece. Not just because of your wonderful writing, but to me, mainly because of the awe-inspiring real life story of individuals (your Mom, you and your siblings) who have a never-say-die attitude.

I think it is God’s biggest blessing to be born to such parents and be able to learn precious life lessons by actually seeing them conduct their life so marvelously. One cannot help but be indebted to parents for life.

It is my belief that there is no match in this whole wide world for the resilient quality that is an integral part of every woman. Women also have this unique ability to not just resurrect their own life but the lives of their near and dear ones.

All I can say is, I know what your Mom did was extraordinary because she raised a lovely daughter like you who is not only hugely talented and well grounded but an absolute delight to interact with!

Here’s wishing everyone a very happy mother’s day in advance.
SS

Devika,
Sad to know about your father...
Your mother's advice is the advice to us too...very very valubale...

sriniketan

Dear Devika,
Your post brought tears to my eyes...Your mom is a very strong and wise woman and her advice should be followed by the rest of us also.

Dear Devika,
I too join along with other ILites in wishing your mom A Happy Mother's Day.There is no wonder that she could raise a talented kid like you.Her piece of advice is gem of a lifetime.The talented writer in you have wonderfully depicted your love for her.Hats off to you Devika & my humbleto your mom.

love,
ammu

Oh my dear Devika
Your MA is great! wonderful MA! a fabulous piece from you! MA's advise is not only for you..it is for us too. having written with gratitude, infact you have dedicated it to your MA..a worthy gift to your MA on the day of MA' sDay. Not only on this day but throughout! Wish you a very happy mother's day you being a mom and wishes to your MA too.

love
geeth

Wow! A very thought provoking tribute.

I normally am tough one to feel the lump in throat. But I did by end of your post. Courage in face of crisis is all that is worth a legacy for any kid in world. Sometime we learn so much from other's story too. I mean we all treasure our parents's teaching, life's teachings .. but somewhere other's life also touches us and make us stand there speechless. Your story did that to me.. Hats off to your mom and you for pulling this off so strongly and so graciously.

Your story reminded me of my encounter in train. I met this vibrant, beautiful and powerhouse lady, Who must be in her forties. She was so lively that within five minutes of entering the train compartment, she talked to everybody and got everyone talking. Before her, we were just waiting for train to go. It was some twelve years back. But I can rewind it fresh in my mind. So you can imagine what powerful effect she left on me. She asked me, where I was travelling. I said I am going to my engg hostel after semester vacation. She was happy to know that I was studying engineering. She said anytime she sees young woman ready to bash the male domain anywhere, she feels as winner. She said, she would have loved to have daughters, but she only has three sons. Then in due course of her talking she gave some real good pointers on investments. I being the finance nerd, was amazed. I asked what she does profesionally . She said, she is not educated enough to work like me. But she sure has learnt the way to fend for her family. She said, if you met me few years back, You will not recognize me. I was most obiedient wife a husband can ask. But I knew not an inch of where the money is coming from, how much we will have for our future. My husband was a businessman. He never felt the need of teaching me any naunce of his business, because thats how business family worked.

And one fine day, her husband died of heart attack, leaving three sond under the age 10. She was like, on that day I didnt kow what to do , where to go. I had learnt everything from servants in our shop , I had to roll up my sleeves and be the man of house till my kids will turn in men. She told such a passionate and long story. That by end of it our one fourth journey was over. Suddenly no one was prying , staring and looking cheap. everyone flowed in her pain and rejoiced in her victory. She said in period of ten years she has tripled her hsuband 's business and finsihed all the debts he has left. She said I received a fake wealthy status as legacy and I have turned it in real wealth status. Now her sons handle most of it, She just keeps and eye. I asked her what keeps her going now, after that she has settled most of responsibilties. she said, the women in her blossomed only after she had to face that crisis and emerge winner. Before that she was exiting but not living. And now that she has tasted life, she want to live until she breaths last. I was actually speechless.
She said, After seeing strong gals like you I get that winning kick in me.. So I will earnestly ask you one thing.. "Never ever be dependent on anybody. Thrive yourself no matter what!!"
I dont know what made her say that. But I did keep her request so far.. And Wherever she is , I hope she is thriving too..
Ria

My dear Devika,
I have no words to tell you my dear friend,how much I enjoyed reading your post about your mother and how the post brought back to me my own mother and her influence in my life.
It a superb narration of your feelings and you feel like that only about your mother.
I too lost my father when I was very young and my mother in her forties and a black beauty.
The whole of to day your mother and my mother are going to keep company with me while I am cooking,cleaning,sweeping and wiping.
God keep these blessed souls in peace,God bless you for writing such a beautiful,soul stirring post.
mithila kannan

Dear Ria,

Real eye opener incident for all the ladies. I only wish that lady an All the best and let only best come to her. I am amazed by the strength of women when a catastrophe strucks them. Wish my family takes a lesson from here.

Honestly I just admire that kind of a women and most of the time I am also like that........touch wood and God willing hope to continue that way.

Dear Devika,

Even when i just saw it in the popular post i knew it was from u......A wonderful tribute to your mom on mothers day....felt grieved to hear that u lost your father that young. and brought tears to my eyes......But i admire the courage with what u have lived your lives...and yes it is very painful to see ones mother without the trademark bindi that we are all used to seeing them in.....A very happy mothers day to u and your mom....

Mindi

Are u as beautiful as your mother?