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My mom only had one eye. I hated her… She was such an embarrassment.
She cooked for students and teachers to support the family.
There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me.
I was so embarrassed.
How could she do this to me? I ignored her, threw her a hateful look and ran out.
The next day at school one of my classmates said, ‘Eeeeee…, your mom only has one eye!’
I wanted to bury myself. I also wanted my mom to just disappear.
I confronted her that day and said,
‘ If you’re only gonna make me a laughing stock, why don’t you just die?’
My mom did not respond… I didn’t even stop to think for a second about what I had said,
because I was full of anger. I was oblivious to her feelings.
I wanted out of that house, and have nothing to do with her.
So I studied real hard, got a chance to go abroad to study.
Then, I got married. I bought a house of my own.
I had kids of my own. I was happy with my life, my kids and the comforts.
Then one day, my Mother came to visit me.
She hadn’t seen me in years and she didn’t even meet her grandchildren.
When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her,
and I yelled at her for coming over uninvited.
I screamed at her, ‘How dare you come to my house and scare my children!
“Get out of here! Now!!!”
And to this, my mother quietly answered, ‘Oh, I’m so sorry.
I may have gotten the wrong address,’ and she disappeared out of sight.
One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house.
So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip.
After the reunion, I went to the old shack just out of curiosity.
My neighbors said that she died. I did not shed a single tear.
They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have.
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‘My dearest son,
I think of you all the time. I’m sorry that I came to your house and scared your children.
I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion.
But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you.
I’m sorry that I was a constant embarrassment to you when you were growing up.
You see……..when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye.
As a mother, I couldn’t stand watching you having to grow up with one eye.
So I gave you mine.
I was so proud of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place,
with…. that eye.
With all my love to you,
Your mother.
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shared from Moral Stories
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Much Love
Thank you so much for the extraordinary appreciation Mira, I am really honored.
Love & hugs,
mei
Oh my! Mei, when I was reading this, I wanted to go inside my computer and slap the man in the story, but I know it was metaphoric. Such a good lesson!! Words fail me, I don’t know what else to add… except, thanks for sharing this.
Love always:)
Ha .. ha .. lucky you were not fit in it …., otherwise I’ll see you’re fighting with him.
Always love,
mei
Lucky him indeed, it was great a poem as always dear friend!
Much love:)
How awful. Beautifully done.
Thank you so much Kilroy and have a nice Sunday.
Warm wishes,
mei
There is so much more in this story than just the story. Thanks Mei. I really like it.
Ya …, and so much to learn.
Love always,
mei
I didn’t know the story yet, but besides the unconditional love of a mother, it’s a great eyeopener for children who are embarassed by their parent(s).
Correct, however the condition of our parents the chain of blood would not be broken.
Warm regards,
mei
Thank you Mei for sharing this tragic story about disability, judgements and the sacrifices that parents make. It also relates well to the experience most of us have in terms of wanting the best for our loved one. A sometimes thankless but true journey.
Love, Lee
I agree Lee.
Hope you are dong ok.
Love,
mei
A reminder of the unconditional love of a mother…very touching story. Namaste!
Thanks for your kind comment and for coming by Mary.
Love to you,
mei
So sad! This story is played over and over throughout the world.
Yes I know. but I am sure there are some who do not yet know and hopefully it would be useful.
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Oh my, I had no idea where this was leading. Such a powerful story Mei. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Thank you for reading Lu Ann.
All best,
mei
Oh wow.. did not know where this was going Mei ~ very excellent story that teaches us all quite a lot on the topic of unconditional love… Thank you for sharing ~ Love, R
Thanks to you too Robyn.
Love,
mei
Touched me really deeply, Mei. Through sadness and love.
Yes … a noble sacrifice.
Love,
mei
its touching, heart started beating.
Indeed.
Thank you.
…only a mother’s love… Beautiful, in a very bittersweet way, Mei.
Paul
Ya … how wonderful a mother’s love
Thanks Paul.
Oh my God! heartbreaking story!! =o Mothers are truly very special! Than you for sharing Mei!!
It is indeed. Thanks for reading Sahar.
Salam,
mei
Dear Meiro, your story touched my heart and I wept!
It’s a life lesson!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Have a wonderful day and many blessings!
With love,
Stefania! 🙂
Yes it’s a life lesson.
Thank yo so much for reading Stefania.
Love always,
mei