My Mother was,is and always will be an enigma to me

Originally Posted by mithila kannan

Dear Kamalji,
Between the typed words,you come across as a fine human being capable of bringigng the entire world in your embrace,particularly your friends.I thankl God for your friendship.
I want to share a particular incident that happened in the past with you.Once my mother,I and my kids ofcourse were travelling by train.My mother was a very orthodox lady,wore only nine yards saree,kepy various vrathams and all.One young woman boarde the train,came to our compartment.She was wearing pants and a loose T.shirt.Hers was te upper berth.She climbed to the upper berth and began to read.
My mother exclaimed,"See this is how ladies should travel.Look at her she is wearing a pair of slacks and how comfortable she is.Not only that,even when she climbs to the upper berth she never had to bother whether she had tucked in te saree properly,whether she was properly clad.I belong to the old school But you people can change where change is required"I was stunned.
That was my mother.
Regards
mithila kannan

Dear Mithila,

Let me tell u your mother was very modern in her approach to life.she encouraged u to move out of the house, study and be self sufficient, very different from what she led her life.

My grandmother, she died 90 or so, was very mordern too.When her youngest son did not marry till 35, and having stayed abroad, for many years, she told him if u dont like our choice, get yours , but marry and hav a family.

Her husband expired while on a job abroad, in the 40's and she never got to see the body, forget the ashes.and she received the news on Diwali day.And with 4 kids, u can imagine her plight a widow at 30 or so.And not getting to see yr husband's body ever.

But like in the movies, she carried on, stitching blouses for neighbours, and sending her children aborad all 4 of them, and today thanks to her, Dad, uncles and us all are what we are bcs of her.

Great woman, yr mom, hats off to her.If i was her child, i would wish to be born her child for ages and ages, again and again.God was kind to u to give her to u as yr mother.

Regards.kamal

Dear Kamalji,
I salute the memory of your grand mother.May God keep her well.
Thanks.
mitila kannan

Another beautifully written snippet and a wonderful tribute to your great mother. Your writing was so full of life and it was like I could vision everything as it happened. I am sure you are also a great mother and your children look up to you with the same love you saw in your mother.

regards,
priya

Dear Mithila,
I am depressed at present nd am feeling very very low. Usually, I am a cheerful person, trying to find goodness in even bad situations and trying to see them from another point of view. But I am also a human being and so am depressed now.
When I read about your father's demise, the most auspicious occasion which became th sadest, I could not control the tears rolling down my cheeks.
I have experienced many unhappy situations in my life, but this is really most unfortunate. And your mother's courage had inspired not only her, but me too once again, to face life boldly and with a smile.
I thank you for sharing your thoughs about a wonderful human being and I thank that Mahaan personality where ever she is!

Mithila... Amma is always with you, as your guardian angel.. as she was all your life.. May her soul rest in peace...

My dear,dear nandhu,
Thanks for those wonderful words,my friend.
love
mithila kannan

My dear Varloo,
I was touched to read your tribute to my mother.Thank you.
Depressions happen to everybody,so many times a day.But they disappear like passing clouds.Do not worry,you are going to be fine,what am I writing?You are already fine.Keep that smile always on your face.
All the best.
love
mithila kannan

Oh that was deeply touching. I was crying half way as I read it. Very nice. Yes i agree, if our mother is there on our side, I think we can pass and trouble with ease.

Thank you my dear prb16,
As always you are an inspiration to me.Your FBs have always lifted up my spirits.
Thank you for those kind words.
love
mithila kannan

Dear srirangani,
Iam happy you liked the article,I feel sad if I made you cry my dear.Real life situations always touch a chord in us.
Yes,Amma is the only person who will bw with a person through thick and thin.
All the best,srirangani.
love
mithila kannan