this is for mum (on a day after her birthday, which happens to be mine)

Thanks for being such a wonderful and understanding mum. I enjoy talking to you as you provide different perspectives of situations and people.

I love sharing family birthday celebrations with you - makes our special days even more special. I love shopping for clothes together, and going for facials with you.

You taught me to serve the Lord from a tender age - i was holding up cards for scripture memory and songs when you taught sunday school. You encouraged me to keep learning and learning - piano, singing, typing, counseling skills, etc., even craft work and floral arrangements (but i was never very good with my hands and with careful work such as knitting).

I see how you encourage others so patiently, and are so loving to people from all walks of life, without expecting anything in return.

I cannot count the things i have learnt from you, more from how you do things and treat people, than what is actually spoken and taught.

I love you, mum. Thank you for giving me life, and also showing me how to live my life.