My perceptions of a hero are someone who fights off to save the day, someone who sacrifices everything even his own very life just for the sake of others and someone who is willing to help without expecting any prize in exchange. He could also be invisible but rest assured that if you need him he will always find ways to help you, no matter what it takes. For me, a hero needs not to wear a cape and some skimpy costume, he just needs a big heart to love and help others.
If there is someone in my life upholding those descriptions, it would definitely be my very own MAMA. She is a hero not just because of the fact that she is an OFW, but it's because of how much she loves us so much that she even forgets about herself.
I can still clearly remember the day she first left to work abroad. I celebrated my 9th birthday full of tears. It was too difficult for me to accept. I tried very hard to understand but I could still not get it why she needed to leave us. At first, I thought that maybe she was too tired of taking care of me. But , eventually after all the painstaking efforts she has done, I realized that going abroad is her act of love for us.
My mom is my superhero because she is the one who listens and understands me when there is no one who would like to hear out my problems.
My mom is my superhero because her hugs and gentle words are the things in this world that give the best comfort. I would not trade anything for a cuddle with her.
My mom is my superhero because she always think of only what is best for me. She always considers and put aside herself just to give almost everything to me.
My mom is my superhero because she is inspiring. Her love, hard work and life always serve as my sole reason to excel in every single thing I do.
My mom is my superhero because of her undying love for me and our family. I never met someone too selfless and generous as her.
If I can, I would want my superhero to be just one call away and she will be right here. But that is not the case. My superhero is incapable of that and yes, it is very lonely without her, but like what she often says to me, "SACRIFICE IS THE TRUE MEASURE OF LOVE". That made me realize that she is doing all of the hard work for me and our family.
Because of those countless times she showered me so much care, love and protection, I am forever grateful to her. Truly, a big thank you is not enough. But I think if there are some ways that I could thank her for everything: it is by doing well in school.
I love you, Ma! ❤️
