Lakshmi has already paid tributes to her Patti! Then why one more post on amma? I have to share my sorrow with my friends! Other than routine cooking I am unable to do anything. I am just thinking of my amma all day long, day and night. I feel this post will help me to unburden my heart and get back to normalcy! Thanks to all my friends who spend their valuable time in reading this post!
My amma was a personification of Patience, Sacrifice and Unconditional love! I learnt much about her life during my teens. When we would sit together to clean rice in late afternoons, she would narrate some of the incidents that happened during her childhood and early married life. These prepared me to face and solve problems in my own life later!
She followed every word in the two kurals ( couplets):-
Inna seitharai ooruthal avar
naana nannayam seithuvidal!
Inniya ulavaga innadu kooral
kaniyerrupa kai kavarthatru!
The first couplet means, “When someone spreads thorns in your path, forgive and do good to them!”
The second one means, “Using harsh words while so many sweet ones are there is like biting a raw fruit while ripe ones are in plenty!”
Amma with me and my children
She became the oldest daughter-in-law of a huge family of sons, daughters and innumerable cousins at a tender age of 16 years. She took the responsibility of the whole family as my patti would be away most of the time helping her sisters and brothers. She kept the doors of her home and heart open to all my appa’s relatives, cousins and friends. She was the universal manni (Sister-in-law) to all his cousins. All of them have spent some time living in our home, some for days, some for months and a few for years. All this she managed while the family income was pittance.
What amazes me most is that she would calmly go about doing her work after being the epicenter of a tornado of abuses inflicted upon her. Even more amazing is the fact that she would do anything to help people who seek her favour unabashedly, after treating her badly! She was a real angel who was above all these petty things!
It is not as if she had only misery in her life. There are a lot of good people among those whom she helped. These people adore her for her fine qualities. I remember our days at Hyderabad where we had a big group of neighbours and friends. Anyone who needs help or advise during pregnancy,delivery or child care, she was always there for them! In fact she would offer help even before being asked and has stayed with many in the hospital during their delivery. She was an expert in infant and child care! As her daughter, I can proudly declare that she never raised her voice while talking to us, leave alone scolding or hitting children! No wonder all the children who were fortunate to be in her care, love and adore her! I think the time she spent caring for children, her own, her nephews and nieces or grandchildren were the most joyous moments in her life. The gleam in her eyes while preparing favourite laddoo or mixture for my son is etched in my memory! When she was around 60 years of age, she fondly knitted a double colour sweater for my son, that too with such poor eye sight!
She never had good eye sight, being blind in one eye and with just a hazy shadowy vision in the other. She had an astonishing ability to perceive and view things inspite of her disability. Most people lose their sense of direction while driving around or deep fry till food browns. My amma has never been directionally challenged on roads and no one can beat her in frying food till its just the right shade of golden and crisp.
I do not claim my mother was flawless. Her biggest flaw was that she thought being bold to protect ones own rights was a sin! She simply allowed people to exploit her! Another draw back was that she bottled up her sorrows, which burst out during the last few months of her life, when the physical pain overpowered her patience! Blessed are those who cared for her during her last days!
At 47 I feel I have neither understood myself or life! Since 27 years, that is after my marriage, I have hardly spent much time with my parents. May be two weeks to one month in a year. The agony I have experienced from last October, worrying about them is unbelievable! I knew amma was suffering and the end was near, but then it is so difficult to come to terms with reality!
Tears roll down my eyes when I think there was no one to help her when she suffered two abortions and two infant deaths during her teens!
Tears roll down my cheeks when I think there was no one to care for her when she worked till the last moment of pregnancy and went to the hospital all alone and waited in the corridor for my grandma before entering the labour room to deliver my eldest brother!
My only solace is that I could spend some time with her in February in the hospital, the only time she was hospitalised for sickness during her lifetime!
My amma used only two cosmetics throughout her life – turmeric pod or powder for the face, and kumkum for her big red pottu which she was very particular about. She wanted to predecease my Appa – she wanted to die as a Sumangali.
Her soul departed on the 10th of May 2008 at 3 pm. On the 11th of May, the skies burst into tears when her body was being taken for cremation. The Delhi summers had not seen the last of rains yet. The skies poured as if to condole the death of a noble soul for 4 days from the 10th day to the 13th day after her death.
When amma was hospitalized in February 2008, she would keep praying to Lord Venkateshwara, “Appane Venkatachalapathy, Yennai Thiruvadi Serthukko” (“O Lord Venkatachalapathy, Give me place at your feet”). On the 11th and 12th day of the ceremony we feed four brahmins. For amma’s 12th day, the purohit was able to find only 3 brahmins to feed. On his routine visit to the Vaikuntanathar temple by chance he came across a brahmin from Tirupati who readily agreed to accept our offerings. It was as if the Lord himself had sent his devotee for my amma’s last rites.
I AM SURE SHE LIVES IN COUNTLESS HEARTS FOR ALL THE GOOD THINGS SHE HAS DONE!!
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
Hi Latha, I am so sorry about your mom. Lakshmi told me she was ailing when we last met. I have also been going through a harrowing time with my mother and I know exactly what you are feeling. Chin up. Time is the greatest healer.
Latha, a very touching post. And what a remarkable lady she was!
I don’t know what else to say. Take care, dear Latha.
Latha I am really sorry to hear about you mom.
I remember you writting about her in one of your older post. How well she cooked even with her bad eyesight.
I agree with Kammini time is the greatest healer.
I know I always feel gulty for not spening enough time with my mom after marriage.
You altest gor the chance for spending time with her in February.
May her soul rest in peace
hugs to you, dear latha. thanks for sharing those beautiful pics and memories. dear lakshmi looks adorable in that pavadai.
A very touching post…..the pure and the immaculate bond that you shared with your amma is so evident in this post..She is safe in God’s hands….
As for me..I owe all that I am or will be solely to my mother!
Dear Lathamma
Sorry to hear about your amma.My amma was 58 when my grandma expired but still amma is missing her.It doest not matter about our age.I could feel your sorrows.May her soul rest in peace.
I can’t say “Sorry” because somehow that term is meaningless to me. Can words ever suffice?
I lost my Amma and grandma during one horribly long month over 4 years ago… and it still hurts when I think of it. SO I don’t. Not the best solution but it’s either that or go bonkers 🙂
All I have to give you is a BIG HUG! I hope God gives you the courage to deal with this unlike me.
Very touching post Latha!
She had gone thru’ a lot in life! Wish I could be as forgiving as her towards people who hurt her but I don’t think I am that of a good person like her. May be in time, I am still young.
Love the photo, finally I get to see you. I know, I know it’s an old pic! You are still young to me anyways!:))
Glad you could spend some time in the end. I am sure that made her happy, I would want that too. Okay, I am choking now!
Your mom was a fabulous soul, may she be in peace now. I am sure she is smiling down upon all of you and she will always be with you in spirit. Hugs to you and L. Take care.
lovely post dear…..mom sure is very special…..
Dera Latha maami,
Your post touched my heart! I will pray for your Amma’s soul and for your family. Please gather up your strength. It is a very difficult phase. Take care and hugs.
Love Latha
I am so sorry to hear about your amma latha, She is one amazing lady and thank you so much for writing about her, Its always nice to read those amazing deeds they have done. It gives you strength and courage to face anything in the world
Dear Latha maami, I’m very sorry to hear about your amma. Hope that writing about her and sharing your feelings with us helped a wee bit – such strong personalities are not commonplace… Take care.
Lathamma..thats a great tribute…my deepest felt thoughts are with you! I know its hard to over come the pain and loss..still pray to God that He gives you strength!
Dear Lathaamma,
I am so sorry for loss of your amma. My eyes were filled with tears as I read the post amma. She was indeed a great and brave lady. do take of urself amma.
Hugs,
Siri
Dear Latha,
So sorry to hear the loss. This post is a great tribute to her and sharing with us, we get to know what a good person she was. Hugs to you…take care.
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Your Amma was good human being and it was inspirational to read about her. I don’t have the right words for you to help you overcome your sorrow. All I can say is that Prayer is a great healer.
Dear Latha – my heartfelt condolences are there with you, your family and your children. May God give you strength to deal with your big loss.
I remember how I was anguished when I lost my mom 2 years ago. I have almost reduced my food blog posting and all even now at My Dhaba; I was doing all those to happy her (only to happy her). It was all hers and my sisters (who is also no more) wonderful recipes. Nothing my own and My Dhaba is living in their memories.
I understand what a great shock it is for you and your family. Be strong Latha. All our prayers are with you. Please do come back. Take care.
Regards,
Vijay, Vinitha, and AAA (Adarsh, Aditya, and Advait)
Latha, I am sorry to hear about your mom, reading your post brought me tears too. Parents are irreplaceable. Hope you find strenght to survive this loss. Your mom is in a better place.
Take care
We owe our full selves to our mothers – they bring us into this world, shape us and mold us and we always reflect them in ourselves no matter where we are. Your post shows your beautiful bond and deep love between you and your amma – it will never fade. I pray to God to ease your pain – it brings back memories of exactly what I went through when I lost my amma very suddenly some years ago. The pain won’t go away – it will only get dull. The only thing that soothes it is our love for amma. May God be with you.
Dear Latha,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you must be going through right now. Be strong but don’t hide your grief. Expressing it will help you get over this tremendous loss faster. My thoughts are with you.
Dear Latha,
Be strong, time will eventually dull the pain. Think of her in happier times and she will live on in our memories too.
Dear Latha Aunty,
That was a very heartfelt post. We all know that death is inevitable, but we are not able to face it when it happens to our near and dear ones. Cry it out and try to cheer up. Your mother was such a wonderful soul. After serving so many people throughout her life, she finally wanted some rest and so she has reached the Lord’s feet for good. Take care.
This is a very touching tribute to your mother…..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Lakshmi….Hugs to you.
Thats a touching tribute for a mother….its difficult to overcome the loss but Lord will give u strength to overcome it…may her soul rest in peace
What a hearfelt post, May her spirit always watch over you and your loved ones. I lost my mother at 14, but I know that to this day, she continues to guide me.
Take care.
Dear Latha,
I am so sorry to hear about your amma…tears streak my cheeks as I write this…I lost my father nearly fourteen years ago, and it still hurts as much. Take heart and remember the pleasant times that you shared with her, they will make your heart stronger…my deepest condolemnces to you and your family.
…and thanks for sharing those wonderful photos…Lakshmi looks so adorable 🙂
…take care,
sunita.
Latha, your mom will always be with you whenever you remember her or call for her. Luckily, human tend to remember fond and happy memories more than the sad and tragic ones! May she find peace, and may God grant you the will and strength to cope in these tough times!
Thank you for posting about your amma. Such a remarkable person with a strong and centred soul. The photos are beautiful. Big big hugs for you. I am sure that she will be close by you for a long time.
Your mother sounds like a wonderful person, Latha! Wish our world had more such people, who have so much love to give others! Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You have writtem such a beautiful tribute to your amma. My
prayers & thoughts are with you & your family.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Thats such a great post. May her soul rest in peace.
Really touching post! Your mom sure is a wonderful person. Take care.
Dear Latha,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are a wonderful daughter keeping her memories alive through your blog. In this manner, she is always with you guiding you and listening to you. Time and prayer will heal. Your mother was a very wonderful person, and sure enough it is a loss for all of us too. The world needs a lot more souls like her.
Dear Latha,
I’m sorry for your loss. May your Amma’s soul rest in peace.
Mamatha
cant find words to say naything,..u r lucky to have mothe like her,.tk care of urself,..knw u must be feeling light after sharing with us,..
My hearty condolences to you.She sure was precious..Hold on to the beautiful memories forever.
Maami, Words are not enough when we face such tragedy. Comfort yourself in the thought that your mother has reached the lotus feet of the Lord and has attained eternal peace putting to an end all her suffering in this world. Take care!
Thank you for sharing your mom’s beautiful memories with us. Your mom was such a wonderful and giving person, the world surely needs more people like her.
Dear Latha mami,
This was a very touching post. May your amma’s soul rest in peace.
Thank you for sharing her lovely memories.. It surely implies that a person’s good deeds and memories stay long after the person is no longer with us.
Best wishes,
Priya Arun
Latha,
That was a great post. I know how u feel & can understand your emotions.
I lost my mom last year to Breast Cancer. It was a sudden diagnosis with absolutely no symtoms, by then it was too late.. she fought it bravely for a year, but God had something else in mind. He always calls nice people back to him i feel.
Dear Latha, it is soothing to mind to sit and refresh our thoughts and feelings about our loved ones. May her soul rest in peace. As I told, you are fortunate to spend some time with her during this period. Take care. Viji
I am so sorry to learn about the sad demise of such a great soul, after reading through your post. I pray the Almighty that her soul rest in eternal peace! May you all tread on her great noble path which would indeed be a true tribute to her.
Very touching tribute Latha aunty! Most of our elders have lead such selfless lives and we have lots of learn from their simplicity and grace under all circumstances…both Lakshmi’s and your words beautifully conveyed all about Paati…Praying that you all be bestowed with strength to bear the loss.
Hi latha Aunty,
Enna sollanu anne teriyadha enakka….engade paati ye gnapko varaa enka kooda…I have tears in my eyes reading your post. I hope god gives u and ur family all the strength during this period.
Take care
Veda
Dear Latha Aunty,
This post brought tears to my eyes.It reminded me so much of my own grandma.My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.May Paati’s soul rest in peace and may God give you strength to come of this turbulent phase.
Latha Aunty, don’t worry. Its for sure patti is in God’s feet now. Such an adorable soul can go nowhere else. Take care.
Hi Latha
Thats a touching tribute for a mother, It is a great loss.
her memory will cherish in you all for an enlightened future.
Srinivas
That was so beautifully written – I’m sure it was heart wrenching to write and think about. I’m sure she’s at peace and at the feet of Lord Venkateswara, where she wanted to be. It’s amazing how the Brahmin from Tirupati was found – how lovely. These things happen for a reason – however much it seems to be a coincidence. Have strength in that she knew she was loved and has such lovely children and grandchildren…
Dear Latha,
My Heartfelt condolences to you and you family upon your sad loss. I was deeply touched by your beautiful and moving tribute to you late Amma. What an amazing woman to grace this earth!… and how blessed you are to have come into this world through her…to inherit her incredible legacy of unconditional loving-kindness and compassion towards all beings, that is awesome. Although you may be faced with dark days when it seems impossible for you to make it past the grief and sorrow – take heart and find solace in reflecting on the positive, joyous aspects of your Amma’s life… in time you will find the pain ease. Don’t be afraid of letting go of the pain (even anger) that may arise from your loss…letting go does not mean forgetting…one never does forget one’s parent. It’s almost 18 years since my mom passed on and there’s hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I have not remembered her in some small…more so when faced with challenging times or individuals…I often catch myself asking
“How would she handle the situation?”…..and therein would be a lesson learnt…you see our precious mothers, although departed from this world still continue to guide us with their infinite love and wisdom in spirit.
Thank you for a wonderful blog, I visit your site from time to time …only this time I couldn’t pass by without acknowledging your loss. Wishing upon you and yours the Lord”s richest Blessings in this difficult period.
My hearty condolences to you…Very touching tribute Lathamma…I know its hard to over come the pain and loss..Lord will give u strength to overcome it…may her soul rest in peace…..
So sorry for your loss. That was a very touching tribute. may her soul rest in peace. My heartful condolences to you.
Dear Latha amma, This is quite a remarkable and moving post. I felt very emotional when I read about your mother. What an amazing lady with God-like qualities. You are all blessed to have a person like her in your lives.
I am bookmarking this page, so that whenever Iam going through a tough phase and need some strength I will go through this post and sure enough I will find some solace and strength.
God give you all strenghth to overcome this grief and carry on though this difficult phase.
dear latha
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May GOD give you and your family members the strength and courage to overcome this grief. It is easy to say but time will definetly help you heal this pain in your heart. I am sure your mother would be at the feet of Lord Venkateswara, Vaikundam, where your mother wanted to be.
Latha maami,
Your pain seeps through these words. I hope you find the courage to get through this difficult time. No one in this world can replace Amma. I am sorry for your loss.
Hugs and prayers,
Suganya
latha mami.. life is a bit too tricky when it comes to loved ones.. i learnt it in a very difficult way ….
this was the best thing you can give to her now
dear aunty,
i am speachless.
this was a very touching post. thank you for sharing your ma and her life with us. even though i have never met her, i can see there is so much i can learn from her example.
may your mother’s soul rest in peace and may god give you the strength to overcome the sorrow.
*a big warm hug*
mandira
ps- in that pic, lakshmi looks so much like she does now !:)
Dear Latha, What a befitting tribute to a lady whose values were so simple and yet so profound. Your language and expression speak of her being so well…the kumkum, the turmeric, the kurals, the tears of the sky…i almost feel I have known her.
Very touching post. May her soul rest in peace.
Take care.
You write very nicely. God gives strength to overcome the sorrow.
Big Hug.
Dear Latha Maami,
Very touching and inspiring post…..recently, 10 days ago my grandfather passed away….after reading your post, I feel very sad for all the times that my Thatha has been there for me and all the times that I should have been there for Thatha but was not.
Take care,
Padhma
lathamma – I have come to this post 20th time now – but never ever could bring myself to comment cos everytime I read the post – tears welled up my eyes. I could feel the pain so much in every word you uttered.
U know I have told u many times that I cud relate to you jus like my mom and when I saw ur pic ( which laks sent) I cudnt believe my eyes – U really look v vmotherly whom I can come and hug as soon as I see u ( Dont be too possessive Laks! ) and during this recount, I cud relate to many suffering which my mom recalls about her own mother. I have not had the fortune of knowing either my maternal grandpa/grandma since they passed away successively in the 3rd and 4th yr of my birth – I jus have photos of them holding me as a small baby….My grandma was also the epitome of patience and bearer of all brunts.
Further I believe in sagunams a LOT and this 4th brahmin from Tirupathi sounds so much like what you felt. I agree too…Dont despair Lathamma – jus think that at last your mom is at a place where she is getting everything she would have ever dreamed of but never thought possible enough to mention…
Sorry for my late comment here :(..
Was out of India, ma..
Renuka called up to pass on this news and I am here 😦
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May the GREAT soul rest in peace!…vera enna solrathu ?? 😦
Take care Latha! I know the pain that we get when we loose our loving ones. I had gone through this pain when my father passed away. Only time can heal this.
Latha, I was moved on reading your post, and for the fine lady she was she must somewhere be blessed as well to know she was loved thus.
Memories are no substitute for the real, but memories so rich and so evocative bring her to life in ways she’ll connect with you, always.
Dear Lathamma,
I feel very sorry for the loss of ur mom.No words can really heal the pain you and your family undergo right now. May her soul rest in peace and may god give you all strength to overcome this sorrow.
Dear Latha,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your mother was an amazing woman and we all can learn a lot from her. Please remember all the good times you had with her and let them help you get through these tough times. May her soul rest in peace. God will give you the strength to deal with this great loss.
– Regards
Lakshmi.
Hi latha!
You are indeed blessed to have such an amazing mother!
And what a touching tribute.
This reminds me to call and talk to my own parents.
Our condolences.
Hi Lathamma!
Very sorry to here this sad news. Really you are very lucky to have such a wonderful mother. Heartly touching post. Dont know what to tell ? Take care and hugs to you dear.
Jyothi
Dearest Latha,
What joy your lovely mother brought to you and to so many during her lifetime. I wish you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
With love
Linda (from Out of the Garden)
Your post brings tears to my eyes. May your amma’s blessed soul rest in peace and may you obtain peace and comfort knowing that her spirit would always be with you, blessing you through every step.
This post is a good reminder that we should count our blessings and try to sepnd time with our loving parents.
Thank you for sharing your memories of your Amma with us. It was touching to read about it. I’m sure she’s now looking upon you and taking care of you and all her beloved children and grandchildren, even though invisible to our eyes.
Warm hugs to you and your family.
My hearfelt condolences. Nothing can take her place but she will always live on in your memories. May she be in peace.
I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss – I am sending my hearfelt condolences to you.
Sending hugs your way.
Hello sweet girls, how are you both?
Just wanted to tell you that I made 2 dishes from you and Lakshmi, linked at FH, thanks for posting those here, loved them both.
I also have an “inspiration award” for your blog there, a little something from me. Hugs to both of you!:))
I neither know you or your family.But I have been reading your blog for quite sometime now.This post is surely touching and I could feel the pain.My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
hi..this is such a touching and inspirational post..really sorry to hear abt ur mom..nice seeing all ur photos…laks sure looks cute in the pic:)…my heart felt condolences to u and ur family..
It was Amma’s remamberence…..Thanks a lot for lovely blog.
I was too much sad to see some meat prepration of Kheema on the blog. I thought this website is staunchly Sri Vaisnavas from South India with such nice family traditions.
I will be happy such pious people like you guys will try to keep higher traditions and do not eat meat. Eating meat will bereft you from having compassion to humans and animals.
Please do not think that I am against you. I like your blog very very much and all good vegetarian prepration and I was too much pained to see meat prepration on your blog. Hope to see more good preprations in future
we are vegetarians. and we post only vegetarian recipes on this blog. we’re not sure which recipe you’re referring to. but we do have links from our blog to other bloggers when we participate in or host events. some of these recipes may use meat.
we’re not sure if one can judge the piousness of a person or the compassion that they hold by what they eat or cook. we have a culture that we follow, our friends have their culture which we respect.
sincere condolences…….very touching post
Hi ..
I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My heartfelt condolences to you & your family.
Dear Latha,
It is as if I am reading about my own mother whom I lost just a few months back.By personal experience, I know that it is not easy to over come the loss.No words are enough to ease the pain. Try to take solace in in the fact that she is relieved of the suffering.
Take care Latha.
May her soul rest in peace.
Dear Lathama
I have no words to express after reading your post
TC and May her soul rest in peace
Dear Latha
Sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mother has been a remarkable woman; those type of people are now becoming fewer and fewer in numbers.
Words can never heal the pain of losing someone so dear. Hope you find the strength to overcome this pain.
Take care…….Radhika
Hi Latha, sorry to hear about your mother. You are right, sharing your sorrow here would lessen the burden on your heart and as you said wherever she might be she would forever live in your heart and others. Hope to see you back soon!
Sorry to hear about your mom. The two kurals your mom lived by is so hard to live by for anyone nowadays. Thanks for sharing … take care. You have a very nice blog.
Hi latha,
Was searching for pani puri recipe and came to your blog through google. A very touching and beautifully written post. Sorry to hear about your mom. Am sure she must have been a wonderful lady…Sorry about your loss.
Moms are the best creation of God. Take care.
Hi Latha,
I dont know you, but I do read your blog many times at hours when its too late to call my mother for doubts while I cook here in Copenhagen. I enjoy it. I am sorry you lost your mother. I lost my grandmother in June and for the first time saw death so close, the sorrows my mother underwent as she lost her mother. She was a brilliant lady, totally in control of all of us, yet so warm and there is no end to people who have been touched at some point in their lives by her good nature, generosity and concern for others’ welfare. Your story reminded me once more of the fact that when all is gone its just the memories that live on, and ones mother’s loss is totally unplacatable. Sometimes I wish could stop time from moving by and hoped none of our dear ones grow old… its so hard to see death and be amazed at how life goes on , when we always thought that we could never live without them. Latha, I am sure your mother is happy whereever she is, like my grandmom, atleast they are both rid of the physical anguish of old age and dependance.
Hello latha maami,
I was really shocked when I read your message in my Inbox. I have read about Paati in one of Lakshmi’s post (quite long back). It was in my mind for couple of weeks after reading your message. I was disturbed and wasn’t prepared to drop a note too.
I know how hard it would be for you. Nothing can replace mother and her love. But then, all good things come to an end. Time will heal everything.
Take care
A touching Post!
My heart goes out to your dear Mother. She truly was a remarkable lady. Keep the precious memories close to your heart….take care.
Tears rolled down as i was reading your Post. I can understand the pain loosing a dear ones and also not able to help.
Your Mother is truley a Blessing for all the ones who were near to her…. God bless her Soul.
You take care.
Soumya
I am sorry for your loss. She truly was a remarkable lady. From what I remember my mother telling me, she seems very much like my grandmother. She used to be the picture of dignity in the face of adverse situations, so noble and helpful, and truly kind hearted that nobody has a single grudge or grievance about her. If I could be even a tenth of that, I would be a much better human being. I think it is important that we keep their memories alive as a shining example to our children – this world need role models like them.
About your recipes – I am so grateful to you for them. Reminds me of my mothers cooking – shes no more now, but I try to recreate the taste and fail miserably but it soothes the ache in my heart for a little while…. I realised too late that as a woman, one needs her mother forever, after marriage, after kids, and long afterwards. God bless their noble souls.