You taught me that true, pure love exists
Friday, May 10, 2019
Dear Mom,
It all started when I was 6 or 7, I don't quite remember, but I do remember the first time I saw you. You had blue eyes just like the Atlantic Ocean. I got so scared because you were white, and had blond hair. I thought you were another species, to be honest. They asked me if I wanted to stay with you, they gave me a choice. In spite of being so scared, I don't know what made me say yes. Since that moment, you have been part of me and my life. For the unknown decision I made when I was small, I am thankful each and every day.
When I was in 7th grade, something was bothering me. I was sitting outside your room on the couch. You came and we talked for a long time about life. You told me everything happens for a reason and since then I have believed that. Then we started singing to songs and recording a music video. You were so good and have an amazing voice. You always had a way of making people happy.
You always tear up and tell me how strong I am and always to find my voice. Mom, you were the one who made me this way. You made me into this strong, independent young adult.
When I was small, I remember I had an accident. I hurt my eye. You freaked out when you saw it and even the doctors were worried too. They told us we had to go to Nepalgunj to the big hospital. The whole way there you had my head on your lap and held it still because the doctor said we had to keep it still. You held me close and cried the whole way, praying. You said, “God take my eye, or my leg or anything but please don't let anything happen to her.” We came back and you hugged me tight when we slept.
You taught me that true, pure love exists. You were my first teacher, guardian, friend, and above all, my Mom. You taught me to embrace myself to love who I am. And you were the one who convinced me to grow out my gray hair.
You are just amazing, there isn't a single other word to describe you. Mom, we were just two people born on the opposite side of the world like the sailors in the ocean who never know who they are going to meet. I am the luckiest person that our boats crossed paths. We have been through waves, hurricanes, and still waters. I hope that this journey of ours never comes to an end.
Mom, I hope you could live forever and ever. You are the mom that every child deserves, not only me.
And finally, I want to tell you that I love you, I have loved you from the moment you took me in and will do until the moment our ships part. I love you more than the sky can spread, more than the heart that beats inside my chest. Above all, I love you more than anything or anyone. And remember Mom, I always will.
❤️ K