An Uphill Task

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I watch her waking up in the morning at around 4:00. For one who used to be a night owl burning the midnight lamp for her exams and taking care of mother prior to that for more than 5 years, this is an uphill task. She's recently got a job. It has been an answer to her ardent prayers and she has taken it humbly. For every observation, every experience , she has 'The Man in the Mirror' song to boost her tiring nerves. Waking up she makes breakfast after I have served her tea, lunch, keep the clothes for washing, wash soaked clothes while having a bath, have her breakfast that early and then off to work. I'd been literally praying to God to bring a discipline in her life at a time when I saw going sleepless, having bath at wrong hours, not having food on time and torturing herself to appease the guilt she still nourishes for having lost mother. I see her doing everything without complaint with occasional outbursts at times when I reach out to assist her with her work..It's as if, she has been ordained by God to complete all her tasks before she leaves. Instead of her, I heave a sigh....of relief. This uphill task is a boon, for one whose engagement in the society is so very important not only for her but also for people around.