Mothers are amazing beings who selflessly give themselves to their children. They never ask for anything in return, but if they do it is that we do our best to become the best authentic version of ourselves. This Mother's Day was a special one because we were blessed with the opportunity to celebrate our mother and the amazing woman she is, as well as her good health.
I will never forget Friday, November 15, 2013. A month or two before the aforementioned date, my mother went to the doctor for her normal check up (she is a recovering diabetic) and shared with the doctor her concern for a bump she found on her neck. Due to the fact he could not diagnose her, he recommended her to receive a biopsy to determine what the bump represented. In other words, she needed to undergo surgery to determine whether that bump was benign or cancerous. I was confident that this bump that disturbed my mother's peace was nothing more than a benign growth. Days leading up to this intravenous surgery, my mother grew a bit scared and worried because she did not know what to expect and knew that her children meant the world to her. The day of the surgery came and I received a text that changed my life: "The growth is cancerous..." At that instant I wanted to cry and leave where I was so that I could be with my mom, but I couldn't. I will admit that I turned my chair around so that no one could tell that I shed a tear or two after receiving the aforementioned text.
I could have yelled in anger to God for giving my mom cancer because that is what the world wants us to do when bad things happen to great people. Instead, I gave Him all the praise and glory for blessing my mom, my family, and I. Her cancer represented a great opportunity to grow our faith and to love our mom now more than ever before. Her cancer is also a great reminder that nothing in life is promised nor guaranteed and as such should not take anything or anyone for granted. I also felt that God has a special plan and purpose for my mother's life through her cancer. Believe me, there are days when I want to cry in front of her and hug her because I cannot imagine my life without her. However, I remind myself that I need to develop my strength and faith in Christ because our mother needs us to be strong for her.
My mother is my biggest inspiration and will continue to be until God calls me home. She is the most resilient being that I have been blessed to know. There were days where I am sure she was pushed to the edge and wanted to quit on life, but instead looked to my brothers, sister, and I for strength to continue in her journey as a mother and as a person. I love her more than words can describe and I look forward to making her proud through my accomplishments and more. If you have ever wondered why I am so passionate and committed to my mission in life it is because of the woman that said yes to God and gave us life. My mother is the fuel to my dreams and goals. In the same way that my brothers, sister, and I are her inspiration to fight through her cancer, she is the reason why I fight to win big because I fight for my dreams and goals in her name.
Praise God that her cancer is not requiring any treatment as of now, although the doctors project that she will need treatment in the future. I have faith that God will heal her body and restore her soul with peace. Even if she does not make it, I am blessed to know that I have cherished every moment with my amazing mother, especially the love that she has poured on us and continues to pour unconditionally. Always remember that mothers are amazing and have a special place in our hearts.
P.s. What makes your mother amazing? Please share below! Your story deserves to be shared because there is someone out there waiting on you to change their life and make a difference.
Peace and Love,
Catherine Joann
