.......what makes a mother ?!

During different phases of life we tend to have different role models depending on the role we are playing or closely associated with and so did I.The moment I had Neil in my arms I knew it was time to change my role model to become what I should be as a mother.

When I was at the hospital everytime I opened my eyes I would find Neil being attended by my SIL and every one of those times I would hear my sister asking if I wanted something bending over my face.My eldest sister paid a visit only to be overjoyed to see a baby boy in the family(we are four daughters,me being the youngest and all my sisters have daughters too).

Then the day came to leave for home with my dad & sister(who was with me at the hospital)and Eddie drove us all home.On the way home I could see the pictures of the women, who have been mothers,rolling over the back of my head.Neil was sleeping peacefully in the arms of my sister.

Finally we pulled over and my family-lot along with neighbors gathered around the car to welcome Neil.I was happy to see the attention he got from everybody.My sister got down and became one among many,Ed got out to help dad with bags.Since mine was a C-section,I was still feeling a sort of discomfort and was making an effort to get out.Just then the car door opened and a bony hand stretched out to help me.Right then it struck to me like a thunderbolt,amidst all the joy making sure your child is all well is what makes a mother.I looked at my mother holding her strecthed-out hand and smiled !