When you were 15, she came home from work and wanted to hug you.
But instead, you went to your room and locked up the door.

When you were 16, she taught you how to drive her car.
In return, you used her car everytime you had a chance, without thinking about her needs.

When you were 17, she was waiting for an important phone call.
But instead, you used the phone non-stop for the whole night.

When you were 18, she was touched and she cried when you graduated from High School.
In return, you went on partying with your friends until morning.

When you were 19, she paid your college fee and drove you to campus on your first day.
But instead, you asked her to drop you far from the gate so you won't be embarassed in front of your friends.

When you were 20, she asked you, "Where did you go all day?"
In return, you answered her, "Mom, you are so noisy, always wanting to know other's business!"

When you were 21, she advised you on a good job for your future career.
But instead, you told her, "I don't want to be like Mother".

When you were 22, she hugged you when you graduated from the university.
In return, you asked her when would you be able to go on a holiday to Paris.

When you were 23, she bought you a set of furniture for your new house.
But instead, you told your friends how bad and ugly was the furniture.

When you were 24, she met your fiance and asked about her future plans.
In return, you blamed her, "What were you thinking, Mom? Why did you ask her like that?"

When you were 25, she helped you to pay for your wedding celebrations.
In return, you moved to another city 500 miles away from her.

When you were 30, she gave you some advices on how to raise your baby.
But instead, you told her, "Mom, it's a different age now!"

When you were 40, she called to inform you on a relative's birthday party.
In return, you answered, "Mom, I'm very busy, I have no time for that!"

When you were 50, she was heavily sick so she needed your care.
But instead, you read about the negative influence of parents that stayed on their children's houses.

And one day, she rested in peace.
And suddenly, you remembered all things that you haven't done for her,
because they came back and smacked your heart like a sledgehammer.

If she is still alive, do not forget to give your love more than what you ever gave her before.
If she has passed away, remember her pure love and kindness that she have given for you.

A forwarded e-mail from a friend of mine. Translated and Edited to English Version.


••• Wednesday, January 21, 2004 •••