An Inspirational heart touching story
1. The story began when I was a child; I was
a son of a poor family in Africa. We did not
even have enough food. Whenever meal
times came, mother would often give me her
portion of rice. While she was removing her
rice into my bowl, she would say “Eat this
rice, son. I’m not hungry”.That was Mother’s
First Lie.
2. When I was growing up, my persevering
mother gave her spare time to go fishing in
a river near our house, she hoped that from
the fish she caught, she could gave me a little
bit of nutritious food for my growth. After
fishing, she would cook some fresh fish
soup, which raised my appetite. While I was
eating the soup, mother would sit beside me
and eat the rest of the fish, which was still
on the bone of the fish I had eaten. My heart
was touched when I saw that. I then used
my chopstick and gave the other fish to her.
But she immediately refused and said “Eat
this fish, son. I don’t really like fish.“ That was
Mother’s Second Lie.
3. Then, when I was in Junior High School……
to fund my studies, mother went to an
economic enterprise to bring some used-
match boxes that would need to be stuck
together. It gave her some money to cover
our needs. As the winter came, I woke up
from my sleep and looked at my mother who
was still awake, supported by a little
candlelight and with perseverance she
would continue the work of sticking some
used-match boxes. I said, “Mother, go to
sleep, it’s late, tomorrow morning you still
have to go to work.” Mother smiled and said
“Go to sleep, dear. I’m not tired.” That was
Mother’s Third Lie.
4. The final term arrived…….mothe
r asked
for leave from work in order to accompany
me. While the sun was starting to shine
strongly, my persevering mother waited for
me under the heat for several hours. As the
bell rang, which indicated that the final exam
had finished, mother immediately welcomed
me and poured me a cup of tea that she had
brought in a flask. Seeing my mother covered
with perspiration, I at once gave her my cup
and asked her to drink too. Mother
said“Drink, son. I’m not thirsty ! ” That was
Mother’s Fourth Lie.
5. After the death of my father due to illness,
my poor mother had to play her role as a
single parent. She had to fund our needs
alone. Our family’s life was more complicated.
No days without suffering. Our family’s
condition was getting worse, a kind uncle
who lived near our house assisted now and
then. Our neighbours, often advised my
mother to marry again. But mother was
stubborn and didn’t take their advice; she
said I don’t need love.”That was Mother’s
Fifth Lie.“
6. After I had finished my studies and got a
job, it was the time for my old mother to
retire. But she didn’t want to; she would go
to the marketplace every morning, just to sell
some vegetables to fulfill her needs. I, who
worked in another city, often sent her some
money to help her, in fulfilling her needs, but
she would not accept the money. At times,
she even sent the money back to me. She
said“I have enough money.” That was
Mother’s Sixth Lie.
7. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree,
I then continued to do a Masters Degree. It
was funded by a company through a
scholarship program, from a famous
University in America. I finally worked in the
company. With a good salary, I intended to
bring my mother to enjoy her life in America.
But my lovely mother didn’t want to bother
her son. She said to me, “I’m not use to.”That
was Mother’s Seventh Lie.
8. In her old age, mother got stomach cancer
and had to be hospitalized. I, who lived miles
away, across the ocean, went home to visit
my dearest mother. She lay in weakness on
her bed after having an operation. Mother,
who looked so old, was staring at me in
deep thought. She tried to spread her smile
on her face…but it was a noticeable effort. It
was clear that the disease had weakened
mother’s body. She looked so frail and weak.
I stared at my mother with tears flowing. My
heart was hurt,….. so hurt, seeing my mother
in that condition. But mother with the little
strength she had, said “Don’t cry, my dear.
I’m not in pain.“ That was Mother’s Eighth
Lie.
After saying her eighth lie, my Dearest
mother closed her eyes forever !
MORAL LESSON:
Always LOVE your parents. They are a
blessing to you.
NOTE:
We only have one mom, so love her, you will
come to cry when she's gone.
If you love your Mom, press "LIKE"
and
write,"I LOVE U MOM" if you are proud of
her:)
If possible include her name™
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