The Beauty of Motherhood

BY: DR. HC AGNES JILL TUTO-TURRECHA,M.ED., RGC

The special day for all mothers is just around the corner; on this day we give thanks to them, celebrate and value our role as being mothers to our family especially to our children. Our role as mothers starts from the time we carry our child in our womb and give birth but it doesn’t end when our children are matured enough to live on their own-it is a continuous responsibility when our children have kids, we become grandmothers to the children of our daughters and sons.

To be a mother transcends other roles human beings have. There is beauty like an art- being a mother, has an aesthetic purpose in which beauty can be found in the family displayed by children in every corner of the house. Beauty can be found in children possessing good values and discipline. We felt blessed and thankful to be raised by good mothers from them we learned to teach our children to show compassion and care, love others unconditionally, value respect, have faith in God Almighty, and embraced other good values necessary in living a good life. As mothers, our love for our children is pure, as long as we live our love for them doesn’t end.

To be a Mother is delightfully exhausting I am a mom of a twelve-year-old daughter and another one is on the way. It is a journey where the support of a life partner is much needed at every juncture. In my case, I ensure that all the needs of my would-be teenage daughter are met, but seldom encourage the notion of fulfilling all her wants and desires We work as her close friends while maintaining discipline and decorum intact so that she appreciates the value and significance of positive attributes we intend to instill in her which will be most beneficial to her in the long run and enable her to be fondly remembered as a great human being. We use a blend of various techniques. Sometimes, we are firm disciplinarians and sometimes carefree liberals, but the objective stay clear in our heads and hearts. We are so blessed to have a God-fearing, smart daughter and we wish the same for the beautiful creation now growing inside my womb. It is a huge responsibility to raise children when you have professional commitments as well. The support of your partner comes as a huge relief, but at times, the situations turn out to be hard. The mood swings know no bounds when you are expecting another child and have existing responsibilities intact. It is taxing, frustrating, and irritating, but the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment is worth a treasure.

I first witnessed the exhibit of beauty in the Art of Mothering during my childhood My mother gave birth to ten beautiful and handsome kids but never failed to pay heed to any of our needs. My mom worked on the principle of ‘we first’ and the amount of love and care we received from her shaped our lives beautifully I witness her as an epitome of sacrifice. She gave up her career to bring us up in the best possible manner. I saw fleeting instances of sadness and emptiness in her eyes as she was a passionate professional as well, but she sacrificed it all for our wellbeing My father played a pivotal role in her motherhood journey and worked against time to meet our needs. He was equally caring but was a real disciplinarian just like my mother.

Always Celebrate Motherhood

It’s a blessing to be called a mother; as mothers, we all have the opportunity to .

allow life to grow inside of us. Though we have been through a lot of sacrifices but we feel unending happiness if we see our baby grows as a good person. With this, let us allow ourselves to enjoy, celebrate and savor the moment of being a mother It’s not only during Mother’s day that we celebrate Motherhood but every day of our lives.

Rewards of being a Mother

Being a mother is the hardest job but yet inspiring and rewarding You work 24/7 that is without breaktime. Sometimes you get tired, sick and anxious but to accomplish your responsibilities with them standing strong are demanded and expected. Experiencing sleepless nights and worries are always on the way especially when our kids are sick. We feel relax and happy if they are doing fine and good.

To be a mother doesn’t mean that you will get stuck on your challenging and difficult role forever. Seeing your children smiling is happiness, their giggle and laughter activate your nerves to keep going, they energize your body and spirit to carry all the heavy loads of problems and worries that may arise within the family. Being with your kids make you feel the love and care, their hug and sweet kiss warm your being and feel that you’re the most important person in the whole universe. There is never a day that you feel alone and bored. They lighten up your gloomy day and cheer you up in times of loneliness. With your kids you feel their company, you can enjoy each other’s presence especially if they are matured enough to be with in the conversations, sharing everything with them is fun. We are blessed to raise caring, kind and emphatic children, they serve as role models for every kids and grow to be good human beings possessing good values and virtues. Our children give us a sense of purpose in our lives. As mothers we are inspired to work hard for the future of our children. To raise them as a better person is our happiness and life purpose. We feel rewarded also when they achieve something in their life. We celebrate every success they have-something which every parent is proud Kids strengthen the relationship of couples. They serve as bond between partners that is unbreakable. As parents we become more responsible and matured having kids. We do a lot of effort to maintain a good and healthy relationship for our children

Being a mother makes you a better person, you become more responsible, selfless, loving, patient and other values a mother could possess. Waking up early and attending to your children’s needs are a priority Through motherhood, we are more likely to love our parents more, we feel grateful to have them because we learn it as we become parent too