I've had her for 10 years only, but she has been a good mother to me, too. Never did I feel threatened by her presence nor did I feel unwelcome, and unworthy of her son's love. She doesn't interfere and even supports me all the way.
Yes, you guess it right. She's Nanay Lasing, my mother-in-law. I know there's a classic perception of in-laws not getting along, esp, moms-in-law and daughters-in-law. Well we are the exception to the rule.
Nanay Lasing is a strong woman. She is the eldest of the brood, but she has outlived all her siblings. At 95 years old, she is still as sharp mentally, though a bit slow physically. But she still travels and goes about.
She is a strong woman. She has been through a lot. She raised her kids for the most part, as her husband was away most of the time. But I had to hand it to her for rearing loving and responsible children, even great-grandchildren.
At her age, you would expect that she would just be enjoying her retirement and not worry about kids and kids' schooling anymore. But she does. She even uses her pension and the extra cash that her children give her to pay for some of her grandchildren's needs.
We would always tell her to just let go and enjoy. Do the things sh
e wants to do, but she can't help it she would say. Because she worries about the well-being of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On second thought, I think this is what makes her active and sharp still. To be amused at her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's actions and get angry at their foibles. These are her forms of exercise
Selfless and loving. These are characteristics that parents should have.
Happy Mother's Day, Nanay Lasing!I wish I'd grow to be like Nanay Lasing and Baliling. Hmm...these two even get along well, too. I'm doubly blessed! Amazing! :-D
