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A Tribute To All Mothers
By Jacklyn | May 13, 2007
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and to all other women who play ‘mother’ to their love ones! For me, I want to dedicate this article specially to my dearest mom, for her greatness in loving me selflessly..
Though I did not grow up with my mom till my Junior College days, we kept our relationship well. Actually by the time when I was a teen, we were having a somewhat more of friends than a mother-daughter relationship. And that was the only time where my family (including my 2 elder brothers) stayed together after 14 years of separation.
But shortly after my 20th birthday, I was diagnosed to suffer from lupus (SLE). It was a great tragedy not only for me, but the whole family as everyone had to keep running to the hospital because of my frequent hospitalizations.
Tensions, fears and financial stress eventually affected everyone in the family and I never seem to get better at all. Instead, I ended up suffering from kidney failure and had to rely on dialysis for survival. I did not see hope in life at all as at that point of time, my medical condition did not permit me to have a kidney transplant. And yet we still had to keep battling on..
It was another 9 long years of dialysis before the good news came that my mom had finally passed the donor’s test, and we went ahead with a recorded successful kidney transplant in Singapore General Hospital!Her love and courage to go through that risky operation to save me can never be measured! As the saying goes – “Mother’s love is the greatest love of all”! Can you feel the bond between us as I share one her kidney inside my body?
Mummy, I love you!!!
Since then, my new life started Here, I’d like to share 2 of my local media interviews with you, and hope you can rejoice with me…
Today, mom is one of the happiest and proudest mothers on earth! All her children are successful in the society and we are appreciating her with plenty of love which she rightfully deserves! Though we just choose a coffee shop for a simple Mother Day Dinner, it was the best meal she enjoyed.
Mummy, we love you forever & ever…
Topics: General, Inspiration, Personal Life | 43 Comments »
May 13th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Hey! you definitely have a great mom! My admiration and respect for her! Blessed Mother’s Day to her!
May 13th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Thanks bokjae! We are indeed very blessed. Have a great week ahead and send my love to your wife… It’s a day to appreciate all women.
May 13th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
I was amazed by your story. It must be really hard for you to overcome the near-death experience, financial and physical distress for so many years.
May 14th, 2007 at 2:14 am
Nice post. Ur story is inspiring.
May 14th, 2007 at 3:02 am
Great posts… it make me recall the days when i was ill in the hospital… touching…. that is how great mothers are. happy mother’s day.
May 14th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Hi Jackylyn
sent my Regards to your mum she is the greatest mum in the world.
After I know you I also try to understand my Mum we have a Great weekend with her
Thanks Jacklyn
May 14th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Guess what jac, after seeing your family photo above, i realised that i knew one of your brothers (the one in white)! We used to be colleagues :)
May 14th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Hi Jac,
Never got to know you better even we have been coaching for the last 3 Mods. Am awe by your touching and Inspiring life-story. You are one brave girl that fights all odds, Keep It Up!!!
May 14th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Jacklyn,
Happy Belated Mother’s day to you and aunty. Muaak!
May 14th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Hey Jacklyn,
Your story is really inspiring! Thanks for being an inspiration and it was great coaching with you in POE20!
May 14th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hey dearest Jac!
How r u??? been sometime since we last saw each other!
Cant help but must read ur article linked fr the email u sent to all of us!
Cant help but must say U r one of those truly strongest ladies I had ever knew in person!
Cant help but must leave a comment for U!
U r really an inspiration to many who felt life is already so difficult, u made us all feel we are still in wonderland! I wonder how u did all that really… becos of the love u received around u? ~o^
May 15th, 2007 at 1:51 am
I must’ve heard/read the story of you and your mum tens of times …
Yet, it amazes me everytime. I’ve only known you for a year now … but you are always such a winner in my presence, that I can’t imagine you were ever plagued with the kind of troubles I read about.
And you share that prize with your beautiful mum … she’s given you so much. I hope every new mothers day … every new day … makes your bond stronger & stronger.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:51 am
Hi Jacklyn,
that was an inspiring and touching story indeed. You’ve come a long way and glad to see you overcoming your adversities with such courage. I’m sure with your attitude, you will continue to live strong and bring life and hope to others as well.
Yup, all mothers are so wonderful. And I thank God for my mum.. :)
May 15th, 2007 at 3:51 am
Dearest:
puikwan – I must admit that it was really hard during those times… But that was what make my life so beautiful now!
zee – Thanks and welcome here! Hope to see you here often.
Hey Jenny, you can relate to those experience yeh? I guess that is also one of the reason now that you will make sure you are healthy and successful today, right?
Hi Jenny Tan, mummy sends her thanks to you. Send my love to your mom too.
Ha.. AiHui, Singapore is small right? Lucky he’s not your downline yet, as we reunited again only 2 yrs back. he.he..
Hey Alice, thanks for being here! I’m so blessed to have known you and the rest of the coaches in the coaching team. Everyone inspires me in one way or another!
Hi Wei Ping, thanks for the ‘Muaak’! It feels good.
Hello Phoebe, I must be an inspirator to make all what I’ve gone through worthwhile right?
Hey Felicia, thanks for being here! Life has been awesome for me though I was so busy with my company’s new product launch. Well, it’s time we and all our fellow coaches should catch up again.
You are right Felicia! My strength comes from all the people that loves me, especially from my late granny and mummy…
Hey Rachit, you always give me strength and guidance during our coach trainings and coaching days. Million thanks to that.
Indeed, mom has given me so much. Our bond are stronger and stronger… (oh wait, is it because of her that I’m still single???)
Amen Calvin, thank God for all our mums!
In conclusion, I really want to thank all you guys here. Your willingness to leave all these beautiful comments and blessings here shows how much you support, care and love me…
As I always believe that my life is a great story of “Blessings in Disguise”. So dearest friends, start appreciating your ‘blessings’ now as you know it will bring you to the next greater height!
May 16th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
wish ur mom good health and god bless :)
May 17th, 2007 at 5:11 am
Thanks Chan! God bless you :)
May 18th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Inspiring!
May 18th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Hi Jac… thanks for sharing your family photos and story… you are an inspiration. Eh… I tried going to the eexcel site but cannot leh… also, would you like to exchange links with me? hope to see you on MSN messenger.
May 19th, 2007 at 1:03 am
Hey Doris, nice to see you here. Guess it’s my calling after what I’ve gone through…
E.Excel website – http://www.EExcelAsia.com
Exchanging link is great. I like your HomeOfficeWomen blog. Great info for homemakers…
May 22nd, 2007 at 1:50 am
Hello Jacklyn,
You are an inspiration.
Your determination, fighting spirit and perseverance is admirable and encouraging.
Shine On &
Shine for Him ;)
May 22nd, 2007 at 1:50 am
Hello Jacklyn,
You are an inspiration.
Your determination, fighting spirit and perseverance is admirable and encouraging.
Shine On &
Shine for Him ;)
God Bless
May 22nd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Thanks Yan, in fact many people around us is an inspiration to us in one way or another. You are one too, aren’t you? We’re all child of God with a purpose on earth…
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May 29th, 2007 at 1:40 am
Hi – Thanks for the story – Would you be willing to have us at A Little Good news Today write your story? Take a look at the website (www.alittlegoodnewstoday.org) for stories and to submit your own.
-Amanda
May 29th, 2007 at 3:08 am
Hi ViVien (Inspiration Bit),
Thanks for “Source of Inspiration” project and congratulations to the overwhelming outcome! Every story inspired me to want to give more, more and more…
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Hi Shelly (This Eclectic Life),
Thanks for your participation in this project. Cheers!
May 29th, 2007 at 3:22 am
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for being here! And thanks for the invitation to put up my story at ‘A Little Good News Today’! That’s a great site. I look forward to reading my own story there…
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June 1st, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Jacklyn, this is an impressive story! Thank you for sharing it with us. Your mom is wonderful. I wish you all the best.
June 3rd, 2007 at 3:50 am
Thanks Simonne, indeed I’m so blessed to experience life in such a beautiful way with loved ones who truly love…
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:15 pm
A wonderful tribute to mom. A miracle of love and sacrifice.
Your personally testimony proves that separation cannot diminish the love of a mother and her children.
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