Thank Goodness for Mothers

It's a beautiful Sunday morning here in New York and I just wanted to take a moment to write a quick note and wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day!

My mum uprooted her life in Malaysia about 25 years ago, made the trek across the pond to the UK with little to nothing except my Dad by her side, and then crossed the Atlantic 2 years later to set out to create a better life for me, my sister, and the rest of her family than she ever had growing up.

Since them my mother has been the lovely combo of funny, cute old parent to giggle at, and my arch-nemesis. As two independent, strong-willed, success driven women, we are by no means the Asian mother-daughter spawn of Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson. However, only recently have I been able to realize my mother is a wonderful supportive shoulder to lean on, and a dispenser of wise words to live by. She lets me make my mistakes but is always there to pick up the pieces. And after that I am always wiser, and more thankful.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums, mums-to-be, and special people in your lives!

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