Life Lessons From Mum

I grew up without a dad cause he passed away 32 years ago. Almost all my memories revolve around Mum who has been My Strength, My Comfort, My Solace, My Role Model, My Everything! Life was harsh on her, she became a widow at just 37. She was a school teacher earning a meagre salary, had four young girls to raise, the oldest of us being only Eleven. Mum's responsibilities increased greatly with the passing of my dad. However, being the kind of person that she is - She never gave up! She ploughed on, shouldering the responsibility of bringing up four young girls determined to make it despite innumerable shortcomings. The fact that we didn't have a dad did not earn us leverage or brownie points. We were still the same to her and I think that only fuelled a need in her to toughen us up. As time rolled by, there are lessons I've learned from her that I will carry with me all my Life and hopefully one-day pass on to my children. Knowing...