Making life with HER Mutter, Madre, Mat, Mater, Mommy, Mama, Nanay, Inang whatever A n e n d e a r i n g t e r m w e c a l l h e r, i t d e f i n i t e l y p o i n t s t o o n e a n d o n l y figure, our

Mother. A person that no one in this world can live without. With her nurturing nature and undying love she exudes i n m a n y wonderful ways that make us truly feel that we belong. Without her, life would be an empt y space that no one could fill up. Its li ke being Lost and wandering ai mlessl y without any ri ght direction or purpose. Her beautiful soul is indeed a good example for us to serve, accomplish and persevere. Finely described as a wonderful woman, so gentle yet so strong. K nown for her absolute patience t hough foolishness arises w i t h i n h e r c h i l d r e n . T h e g r e a t t e a c h e r , t h a t g i v e s y o u g u i d a n c e whenever one asks for it. And a true friend and confidant, who is the fountainhead of comfort, a cushion when we fall and the best source of, hope and inspiration in times of strife. In my twenty years of lifes journey with my Mom, we had our times t o g e t h e r - e n c o u n t e r e d j o y a n d s o r r o w. Wi t h t h e p o w e r o f t w o , w e conquered all the confusing obstacles in life through cooperati on and r oot ed e motional support . With my Da d wor king abr oa d, my M om did her best to stand by me and made our home a good place to live in for the family. I am greatly amazed of how she can do things in one t i m e a n d c a m e o u t p e r f e c t l y i n shape. When I was younger, I even thought she has t hat sort of magical power that can do numerous things with ease and excellence. When I have school activities, she never misses any o f t h e m a n d s h e a l w a y s c h e e r s m e o n . S h e i s m y critic and my greatest teacher, as she spots out lovingly my inequities and lavishl y praise my good points. Whenever I see her happy face, I do every bit that I can to make her very proud of me. In every misdeed that I do, she patientl y remi nds and discipl ines me. S h e i s m y i n s p i r a t i o n a n d h o p e t o soon succeed in life. She is indeed an ideal mother that every son could be proud of and looked up to. As I car ve my own perso n, we too have our share of occasional spite, but we always come up to a middle ground as I listen intently some words of wisdom from my Mom and realize t hings as she too, listen to my woes and angst of growing up with so much compassion. With HER tender l oving touch at my back and soothing stroke of my hair my pains and fears will totally vanish. I p r o u d l y d e s c r i b e m y m o t h e r a s a p a t i e n t , l o v i n g , r e s p o n s i b l e , hardworking, a woman of wit and integrity. To my mum, who counted their childrens shared laughter, clear away tears with hugs and kisses and endlessl y infuses our li ves and the world with LOVE day in and day out, Happy Birthday Mom. Ur future scientist son Nisarg & future designer son Nihar.