What My Mother Never Said: Messages from the Heart
Attention to Simple Details
What my mother never said: I appreciate you coming to see me with something in your hands that makes me feel you care, even if it's something simple.
It saddles me when you are preoccupied with your phones, ignoring me, as if I'm a child who understands nothing. Glory be to God! How harsh your hearts are towards me in those moments, not even sparing me the slightest attention.
Gentle with My Physical Weakness
What my mother never said: It pains me to stand in the kitchen with my back aches and stiff legs; have I become a servant to you and your children? Why don't you help me?
It seems you came to talk among yourselves, and I have no share in the conversation with you; you don't like my talk, and I don't like yours (which pushes me aside).
My Need for Appreciation and Kindness
What my mother never said: How happy I am when you make me feel your thanks for what I have given, and how you knew the amount of effort I made when I became a house and children for you.
Do not blame me for asking too much and searching for you, as you search and ask about your children; I have reached an old age, and I need your kindness and gentleness towards me.
Material and Moral Giving
What my mother never said: I was a servant to you in my youth, so don't I need a part of your monthly money? How much joy you will bring me with that! I reap what I sow, and you will see the blessing in my prayers for you.
Misunderstanding and Loving Reproach
What my mother never said: Why do you get angry quickly? I did not mean to belittle your husbands, wives, or children, for I am your mother and I care about what concerns you.
I am very happy with your surprise visits to me at any time, especially when I am alone.
Advice Before It's Too Late
What my mother never said: There will come a day when you enter my house and will not find me, so accept my advice, my children; no matter how harsh I am towards you, I love you.
Accept the greetings of your mother who sees the beauty of the world in your happiness.