A Pleasant Surprise

@leighz (456)
August 1, 2012 1:08pm CST
Earlier at the office today, we prepared a small surprise for one of our dearest coworker. It's her birthday and we never expected her to be so emotional because all this time she keeps a strong front. She's about 50 plus, we let her had her moment earlier, we were also touched by what she said. It made me realize to always give importance to our moms. You see, she really like going to work because she feels better with us than with her own family, we treat her like a mom and that we care genuinely. I guess we should not let a moment pass without appreciating our moms, even if we don't have the most perfect relationship with them. We owe it to them, to thank them of raising us and being able to experience this good life.
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@shello (964)
• United Arab Emirates
3 Aug 12
It is truly important that we would always make our moms feel important. With all of the hard works and circumstances that she had bore in raising she deserv to be loved and honoured at all times. Cheers!
@leighz (456)
3 Aug 12
Very well said, let's give them the courtesy they deserve.
@uolyram (266)
• Philippines
2 Aug 12
Yes, we only have one mom who sacrifice for us since our birth until we become mom also. As saying goes, you cannot understand how moms felt for her child until you become a mom yourself. So we should love our moms and give thanks to all her sacrifices for us.
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
You're exactly right, when I was a kid I hate it when my mom nags at me. But now I kind of miss it :), that is just the way she show she cares for me, making fuzz about simple things and always worrying about something. My greatest fear is to have a daughter, women are just so emotional and we really need guidance. Thinking about where I am now, I will always have my mom to thank for it.
• Philippines
2 Aug 12
Wow, so she really appreciated your surprise birthday for her. It's so touching. While reading your post,I also remembered my mom. She's not getting any younger too. I also want to spend time with her but I'm also away with my family working. I always pray that she will have longer life. I know she's not yet satisfied with her life. I want to give her a lot of things but I don't have the means. I want her to enjoy her life so I'm praying that I, one of these days, will be given a better opportunity to share my blessings with my family and with less fortunate people. Let's give importance to our moms and show them our love.
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
Yes, she did, she cried and was teary-eyed even while blowing the candle. We have the same goals, i want my mom to be able to enjoy her life. I want her to go on a vacation with her sisters abroad. In the meantime all that I can give are simple gifts, like shoes, bags, clothes, but really she really appreciates them all. I hope that our plan will be realized in the future. Let's work hard to make it happen :)
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 12
Yes you are right. We must always be grateful to our moms. We should not make them feel alone and neglected. What you did for your friend was really thoughtful. At least you were able to make her feel like a mom.
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
Yeah, I'm thankful that God gave me family-oriented coworkers. We have mutual respect with each other and thus, we have a good interpersonal relationship. It's rare to find this kind of work environment now a days, I feel really blessed being surrounded by goodhearted people.
@verolop29 (1096)
• United States
2 Aug 12
let by gones be by gones. thats what i say to ppl who have big issues with thier parents. i dont have the best relationship with my mom but its better then what my sisters have with her. i say this because i am always telling her dont do this, do this and not that. like the other day she picked up this man who was walking on the road and she gave him a ride to some place kinda far. she called and told me abotu it and i got afraid for her. and i told her that she cant be giving men rides to places. someday she may not make it out of her car alive. and she just laughed at me saying that i worry too much. and not only that, she gave him money for food. i love my mom but shouldn't she know better?! anyways its a good thing u all did for her. isn't it sad that some ppl feel this way? that they feel better with coworkers than with their own family..?
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
Wow your mom is way too nice. I understand how deeply worried you were, I would feel the same way too. But what can we do, she's doing her social responsibility. Yeah, it's really hurting to see old people, especially who are longing for their own children's care, love and attention. It's sad to hear it from them, I also feel bad for mothers who are staying in long term care facilities, I bet they would really like to be with their children.
• China
2 Aug 12
you make me missing my mother,i have never seen her fot months,because i worked in another countries.mother is the greatest person in the world.i love her,wish she can healthy all the time.
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
Oh that's so sweet. I hope you don't get homesick all the time. I, myself is scared to work abroad because I know that I'll be crying my heart out after a few days of being so far away from home, away from my family. I hope that your mom is in good health, well maybe someday she can come visit you there and you can treat her for dinner and shopping :)
• United States
1 Aug 12
So very true. We may not all have the best relationships with our mothers, but I'd have to say 99.9 percent of moms out there deserve all the appreciation we can give them. Moms do a lot for us, from kissing boo boos to discipline, to teaching us right from wrong. I know dads do these things as well and deserve it too, but there is nothing like being able to run to mom, no matter your age cause you've skinned your knee, or your hearts been broken. Mom is always there, may not agree with you, but is there just the same and in this day and age there are tons of us who where raised by single moms, that gave up having a life to raise us right. We should all take the time whenever possible to appreciate mom and just tell her we love her, cause most of us, just wouldn't be who we are without our moms.
@leighz (456)
2 Aug 12
Aw I was touched by what you said. Yes, it's I personally do that, running to my mom when I feel so down. Especially now that I'm older and more than anything else the emotional comfort that moms give to their children is even felt stronger as we age. So, no matter how they get so annoying sometimes, let's take time to give them a hug or a kiss, a simple way to express our appreciation.