My Most Unforgettable Mother’s Day

It's Mother's Day again! Whether it's your first time to be the celebrant or looking forward to the occasion again, it is simply a special day for us and a time for everyone to appreciate our importance. Here are lovely stories shared by our online community members on their most unforgettable Mother's Day.

 

“Mother's day is remembering and making peace with our own mother.”
Being mother ourselves, we have our own mother to thank and remember. In spite of the differences and family issues that surrounded our relationship, this day calls for us to remember and make peace with our 1st teacher and mentor.

“On Mother’s Day 2009, about 2 and a half months before I gave birth to my son, I attended mass with my family and relatives. I was asked to share during the priest’s homily how it feels to be a first time mother. I felt honored to be given such a chance, and as I delivered my short message, I felt tears run down my face as I let my mother know how much I love her and grateful I am to have her.  I felt very happy to let God and everybody know how joyful and blessed I am.”
- Marycris B. de Guia, 30 years old

 

“Many years ago when I was still single, I thought of celebrating Mother’s Day with the mothers  of two of my closest friends who went abroad after college and left behind their families. I thought of how they surely miss their daughters, so instead of buying a bouquet of flowers just for my mom, I ordered additional 2 and sent it to them. They were both surprised and teary-eyed when they saw me. I told them that though I cannot replace their daughters, it's a simple way to thank them for raising good daughters with whom I share wonderful friendships. Even now, ten years after, my friends' moms still treat me like their own, making me feel so loved. It's like having 3 mothers.”
- Joan B. Benedictos

 

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“Mother's day 2008 is the most memorable for me.  I told my Mom that I was pregnant and that my baby’s daddy will not be there for us. I knew I disappointed her and once again broke her heart. My mom is very forgiving, but with what happened, I wasn’t sure if she would talk to me again.  On Mother’s Day, the greatest gift I received was a simple gesture from my mom when she greeted me Happy Mother’s Day. I realized that she has already forgiven me and that she has accepted me again.”

- Kay Cerna, 29 years old, from Misamis Occidental

 

“The most memorable Mother's Day for me was in 2008 when my beau greeted me "Happy Mother's Day" with a kiss as a first-time Mom. The most special part was when my mom and I exchanged greetings as we hugged each other tight. It made me teary-eyed because that very moment I began to understand her now that I'm a mother myself. I always had presents for my mom during Mother's Day but that year was more meaningful as I spent my first ever Mother's Day with my own family and the woman I will always admire and emulate, my mother.”
- Ma. Aileen I. Elizalde, 28 years old

"I don’t remember celebrating Mother's day when I was growing up. I would remember 2009 as my most unforgettable Mother's day.  It was not marked by any celebration but it was memorable just the same because it was when I became closer to my mother, 14 years after I gave birth to my second child.”
- Onie R. Tadena, 39 years old

 

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”Being a mommy is having a baby!”
Even with the baby still inside her tummy, a pregnant mother already deserves to be called a mother. Three moms tell us how they celebrated mother's day even before anybody called them "mommy".

 

“I was on my 6th month of pregnancy last year and I wasn’t sure if I we really needed to celebrate Mother’s Day because I haven't even given birth yet. But deep in my heart I believe that once you get pregnant, you are already a mother and I deserve the same celebration as all the other moms out there. Because of my delicate pregnancy and our preparation for our upcoming wedding, my partner (now husband) and I just stayed home and spent time together, a simple yet memorable celebration.”
- Mercy Rante, 26 years old

“My most unforgettable Mother’s Day was when I found out that I was pregnant. I have been trying to conceive for over a year when my OB-Gyn discovered a .6 cm cyst on my right ovary for which I needed to undergo surgery to take out the entire organ. This meant that the possibility of having a child would be lower, but my husband set aside that thought and put my health and condition as priority. Five days before my scheduled operation, I realized that I haven’t had my period yet. My OB instructed me to take a pregnancy test – the longest wait -  and when I checked the kit, the result was positive!  It was the best gift God has given me and my husband.”
- Carmela T. Mesina, 35 years old

 

 

 

“I cannot forget Mother’s Day 2009 when I was 4 months pregnant with my first baby. My hubby greeted me "Happy Mother's Day" and suddenly I felt the baby start to kick. I know that was her way of saying "Happy Mother's Day Mama". I felt so blessed that God has made me a mother.”
- Rochiel Santiago, 29 years old

 

 

 

 

 

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“Hubby makes me feel happy to be a mother.”
Here is how 4 mothers had a great day courtesy of their husbands.

“My husband is not into surprises and we normally celebrate occasions by just eating out, so I did not expect anything special on Mother's day of 2009. When I woke up for breakfast, there was a cake on the table. I wondered why because my birthday wasn’t until the week after. It was a funny cake with tomatoes on top instead of strawberries or cherries. My husband knows how I love tomatoes and I eat it like a fruit. He once joked that if there were tomato cakes, I would have finished it all so for that occasion, he made me his version of a "tomato cake". Later that day, he took me to an open market with a wide selection of shoes. He knows I love collecting shoes so I really cherish that day.”
- Florence Gutierrez

 

 

 

 

“I was pregnant with my panganay, Jakey, when his Dad gave me a pink Gumamela and an ice cream bar and greeted me, "Happy Mothers Day!" It was special, for me, because I was a first time preggy mommy. I was touched by his gesture though the gifts weren't expensive. He knows that pink is my favorite color, and it was summer then, so I was craving for ice cream. Though he's not a part of our lives anymore, I will always remember that day.”
- Kathrina Cruz, 33 years old, mom to Jakey, 11 years old; Vaughn, 6 years old and Isobel, almost 1 year old

 

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“Mother’s Day of 2010 is unforgettable for me since I celebrated it with all my family members present (my husband came home from his work abroad).  My husband is a very sweet person and I love how he treats me.  He made us breakfast, then gave me a card.  I got sweet kisses from the two most important men in my life - him and our son Xian. After attending the Sunday mass, we had our family day out. We headed to the mall to celebrate and dine out.  It also became an instant fun day for Xian too who played at the activity gym. For me to see Xian with a smile on his face and laugh heartily is priceless. After all, he is the reason why I am a Mother.”
- Joy Ann Z. Caldo, 27 years old

“My husband planned for Mother’s Day and we set out to a village in Cainta with our son in tow, not knowing what was there. He Went inside one of the houses and spoke to the owner. When they were done he invited me inside, and the cutest of things were waiting for me! Huskie puppies! My husband knows that I adore dogs, and it's been a long time since I had a puppy. Turns out he already reserved one for me online prior to our trip to the owner's house. The puppy was so cute, and my son named him Bolt, after the Disney super-dog.”
- Ma. Andrea Senga, 25 years old

 

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"Mother's day" is "me" day!

We give a lot of ourselves to our family everyday so this special day is entirely for us. See what 3 mommies got on their best Mother's Day ever.

 

“As a single mother, my most memorable Mother's Day was when I got to celebrate it with my fellow mommies at the office which I consider as my second home. We hold a weekly bible study at the office and prior to that, an officemate ordered cute cakes while others made Mother's Day cards to go with them. It was indeed a surprise when they presented the cakes after the bible study. They even made a video tribute as part of the surprise and a prayer for blessings.”
- Isha Ocado, 31 years old

“The most unforgettable Mother’s Day for me was when our daughter gave me the book “CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL – THANKS MOM: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love and Good Times.” At the age of 5 she had to stay in the province with my parents-in-law while we worked in Manila Each month she would send me and her dad the same very heartbreaking letter :"Dear mommy, dear daddy, I am your daughter, You are my mommy, You are my daddy, I love you, I miss you, Please come here and see me very soon.” I would shed copious tears reading it. We got her back when she was already in Grade 2. I still have her letters today, 30 years later, and our family is still together. When she gave me the Chicken Soup book, I knew it was her way of thanking me for all those years when the going was rough between her dad and me, when she witnessed my difficulty in having to repeatedly decide to commit, to love and to trust her dad - but I still stood firm in my belief that God’s plan for me was to stay married to her dad. Her "thank you" gift is a reminder to me how important it is for children to know that they are the offspring of two people who really love each other and continue deciding to love in spite of all the odds.  I too am thankful that our daughter sees the past for its value:  that love between a husband and a wife is a decision, made each and every day.  It is not just a feeling.”

- Fe K. Gloria

 

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“When my son Johnny was 5 years old, he gave me not just a mother's day card but an artwork. I was very happy and surprised that he was able to make such a project with cutouts, scribbles and a message that says "I love you". You see, Johnny was diagnosed with ASD at a very early age and to express himself by making a card like that unaided and dedicated to me took a huge effort on his part and is considered a big accomplishment already. As his dear mother and an avid fan of all his achievements, I felt great joy when a few years before, it seemed that communication from his part is unattainable. I still cherish that revelation which happened on Mother's Day. It's like he rewarded me for all I have been through treating, training and aiding him with all my strength. Now at 10 years old and with constant therapy, he has added more accomplishments to this list and still loves expressing himself through art.
- Josie Pena, 34 years old

 

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May 5, 2011

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