You are totally correct. I remembered how she was beaming with pride during my graduation ceremony and being such a strong woman whom I never remembered seeing any tears before; she was dropping tears when I went up the stage. Even after returned back to Singapore, she would go around telling relatives and friends how proud she was of me for me to graduate within the top percentage of the class. It seem as if that you could see in her joy that my achievement was very much her own. However, she never did once mention of her effort and hardship in supporting my studies overseas. She also never once said how much she missed me during my studies as I didn’t came back since second year till graduation because I need to work during holidays to lighten the family finance but when she saw me after 2 years gap, I could see from her eyes how much she missed me.

Her greatness as a mother is beyond anything I can do to repay but I know she wants nothing else for me except to be happy. I hope not to just let her know how much I love her daily but also to give her a comfortable and happy retirement life with all the effort I can dedicate for as long as time allow.

Btw, I am never a shy person, hehe, so she know how much I love her except sometimes it does get a bit awkward for a man to say it outright as such I usually prefer conduct . She likes to travel, haha, so planning to buy her a tour package to go holiday someday.

I can see you are also very filial to your mom and she must be a really loving, supportive, smart and kind woman as usually you see the mother reflection within the daughter (>,<)

Lanx

It’s a beautiful story you shared with me. Thank you!
Yes I agree all mothers are great and to the people whose lives she touches, she’s truly exceptional!

I can definitely feel your love for your mother and it’s heartwarming for me to read how she’s greatly appreciated and loved.
From what I read, I know your mother is a wise, strong woman and I salute her for her deep devotion to her family and children.

Lanx, what you wrote about how your mother never gave up on you got me thinking about something that’s been in my heart for a long time.

I feel a mother’s faith in her child is very important just like how your mother has shown you.
Our mothers know they are a big influence in our lives, but I don’t think they realize how GREAT a positive force they really are for us.

I don’t think our mothers give themselves enough credit for it too. I think they forget that it’s mum’s undying love and endless support that make us who we are today… sons and daughters that she is so proud of.

Being ever so humble, our mothers shrug it off and give us the credit instead by saying “He’s a good son/ She’s a good daughter. I didn’t do much.”
I wish our mothers could take some time to see this and be proud of themselves and not just of us.

I guess that’s where we come in… We can help her see what wonderful qualities she’s brought to this world and our world and what a difference she’s made.
I know it would mean so much more for her to know that we feel it, see it and are ever so grateful….

Having said that, I know it’s not easy to bring this up out of the blue every now and then and suddenly get all emo about it… at least that’s how I feel. So I usually seize the opportunity on Mother’s Day and her birthday to tell her what a world she means to me and write a letter.
Other days, well, i use the famous three words ‘ I love you’ , and hope she knows that I mean much more than that.

Honestly though, I shouldn’t need those special days as an excuse to remind her that yea?
shy shy… hahaha

Thanks for sharing that short write about your mother. I love hearing such stories and it makes you feel good even though you may not know the person who’s writing it or is writing about.

Your mother sounds like such a lovely and warm, devoted mother with a big big heart. I know how you feel when you say you love your mum to bits and pieces… I can feel that when you say that I feel that too about my mum and yea, just like you, I feel so lucky and blessed to be my mother’s daughter, I wonder when I can ever repay that and do the same for her what she’s done for me.

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the best gift we can give our mothers are love, happiness and a peace of mind. And your mother is blessed to have a (son/daughter?) like you who is wise and is able to appreciate her love and devotion and all the efforts she makes everyday.
I know you will be able to repay her and take good care of her and just reading from what you’ve written, I know the two of you share a very special bond.
Btw, are you the only child in the family? Do you have siblings?

Well, Mother’s Day is coming up, maybe you wanna plan something special for her?

Thanks for the archuleta info. I had no idea! I did go check it out on youtube, very kind comments indeed. Let’s hope I can continue to air good interviews that fans and viewers appreciate.

Aza Aza fighting to you too my friend !
Cheers,
Suzanne

So finally with her firm believed in my dream and strong preservation in supporting me. I had become a successful person in both education and career. So I hope to dedicate my achievement to her and introduce her to the world at large. My mother who is an inspiration, a life model and a loving mom for me.

To digress a bit, I would like to say that I admire you too! You’ve been doing a mighty FINE job as our beloved morning newscaster! I applaud your HIGH LEVEL of PROFESSIONALISM and SWEETNESS! Haha. Really, you seem like a really kind and understanding person.

Oh also, GREAT job on the interview with DAVID ARCHULETA! Have you watched your interview on YouTube? Someone uploaded it. You should read the comments posted! So MANY praised you and thought it was the best interview with him ever and that US journalists should emulate YOU. WOW. That speaks volume about your credibility, intelligence and skills. Congrats!

Another person I draw inspiration from is David Archuleta. He is just so sweet and genuine and most importantly HUMBLE. I’ve never met someone SO talented yet SO humble. Never. I got to shake his hands and get his autograph when he was at Iluma, Singapore for promos. How was he in person when you interviewed him???

I thought he looked like a DOLL in person. His eyes are eerily SHINY when I was close to him. I showed him the T-shirt I was wearing that says “LETTUCE BOY”, his nickname. He laughed off his usual infectious laughter. It was so brief. ): Now, he has really made an impression on me and inspires me. I can tell from the interview you follow his development quite closely too. Everyone can tell that.

Ok. I think my comment is way too LONG. Sorry! Have a SAFE and HAPPY life Suzanne. Stay in our tvs in Singapore FOREVER k?? Haha! Be our morning sunshine and continue cheering us up.

And for all things in life, Aza fighting!
Hee. I just learnt that phrase a week ago.

Regards,
Toyyib

One can only do so much if these acts of kindness were self seeking or for an external reward;
but it is the genuine Love from the overflow of our hearts that gives one the strength to go on despite challenges, to share this love with others