Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
A call came in and Mak's number showed on my BB screen. Err...I thought she was in Ho Chi Min City?
When I picked up the call, Mak sounded very chirpy on the other end. It was her second last day in Ho Chi Min City and she has requested that I pick her up at the airport. Reason being, she's been on a buying streak, luggage almost bursting at the seams and it'd be difficult for her to ride on the tour bus back to Seremban. Well, that's Mak and I am not at all surprised.
So last night the girls and I bunked in at Mak's in Seremban after picking her up at LCCT. First thing she did after we got home was dug into her luggage and spilled the colorfuls from her spree. Macam-macam ada....
I guess in many ways I (and my sister TM and brother Pak Dr too...I bet) take very much of her - our passion for travel. And when we travel we shop!! And it was nothing new when her luggage weighed the heaviest during this trip. There was something for every one - the 14 grandchildren (with one more coming veryyyy soon!!), 4 children and 3 maids.
Mak at Borobudur
With our cousin Datuk Zul & Datin Jem (then the Ambassador to Libya) at one of the historical sites in Libya. Mak was touring Tunisia. She and another friend did one helluva adventure ride from Tunis to Tripoli; even I have never done such an adventure trip!!
Mak with friends on one of the Swiss peaks
With her jalan-jalan regulars in Pamukkale, TurkeyThe little children often teased her, asking her about her next destination. Nissa suggested Australia & NZ for her next gateaway. Ilham, my youngest sister's son recommended the States (he had Disneyland in his mind obviously..heh..heh). Mak already has another place in mind. And where to?? Teka lah....heh..heh :)
To Mak, thanks for making us what we are today. We are grateful and blessed for having special mother like you. Wishing you good health and may Allah bless all the days of your life.
Happy Mother's Day!!!
12 comments:
OK ... so that's where it all came from...hehe!
Sporting la your mom, Kay.
Happy Mother's day to you and her :)
Aunty Kay,
I think my Mama is also related to your mom, somehow. Sedih tau bila kena tinggal selalu...purrr...meow!
Syabas to your Mum yang jauh perjalanan dan luas pemandangan... dalam kerinduan membeli barangan...
tiada sorang yang dilupakan...
That's typical of loving mums everywhere :)
Lucky u Kay, got such an independent go getter, well travelled, worldly wise lady as a mum. She must have imparted lots of priceless life skill to all of you. I bet she’s one of those stubborn little old lady…hehehe, who doesn’t like to imposed on others, good on her!
Best regards to all your wonderful mothers on Mothers’ Day!
Cheers,
Tommy
P/S – Every mum loves ALL their children, but I bet she loves the eldest more, it’s always the firstborn….hahaha, true or not in your case?
O Kay!! Sorry lambat landing..internet at J's house entah apabenda rosak..ni I kat Ipoh kopitiam..TTDI..petang karang vroom back ke Kuantan.
Ahh..your mum, the sifu traveller..shes having a jolly time circling the blue marble.
Alhamdullillah Kay..your mum is such a jet setting granny..untungnya cucu2 selalu dapat goodies from all over the world..of course you and your siblings kena lah beratur ngecek hadiah2 jugak..hehe
Happy Mother's Day dearest Kay and Yatt.
And to your very feisty mum too!
Kalaulah you dengar Puteri nyanyi semalam..kalah Adibah Amin..betul!
Aaah...yr mom is like my mom...no wonder la kita macam ni kan..kan kan? Patut la ajak I ngan Memey gelak besar hari tu..nak sambung jejak langkah yr mom rupanya...
Naz,
Actually my Mom's coach was my late father. It was a must that his clothes were well coordinated.
So you can say that it's all in the family..heh..heh.
Bet you had a blast of a celebration, yes?
Dear CatIS,
Ohhh...why must you feel sad? Tag along yr Mama lah!! But make sure you behave and pleasant rewards await you :)
Shopaholics are related? Ohhh for sure!!
Dear Zen,
Mom has a group of regulars who'd go everywhere together. They even know how to book AA tickets online now. Very tech savvy!! Plus they give useful tips to us too. So how tu??
Kalau kita tak abreast like them, malu je kan...
Dear Tommy,
Yup...that's our Mom :) We try to slow her down at times, but her drive is so full chargin'. What we'd usually do it check her travel itinerary, make sure that it's not too tiring for someone who is 70 year old.
Loving me most?? Ummppp...I dunno lar. She loves us all the same, that's all I can say coz we all got pressie everytime she went on her trips :)
Dear Mamasita,
She's more jet setting than us huh? Yar lorr.... One thing I admire most abt her is that she balances the spiritual trips and RTs very well. Umrah a must, then baru jalan-jalan cari bende... :D
Errr...Adibah Amin tak nyanyi lah Datin!! Yg nyanyi tu Adibah Noor. Tak pe kesilapan berlaku...faham, coz the food both at d'Cengkih & Lake Club sedap kan..heh..heh
Lia,
Heh..heh..heh....lepas ni orang gelak kat kita coz kita fulus tirus!!
Soooo looking forward. Tak sabar nih, if only you saw what my Mak bought, you'd wanna fast track yr confinement.
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