22/09/2025
This morning, something came to my mind and I felt the need to share it.
While growing up, we had a neighbor who always played a particular song. That song was based on a real-life story, and it stuck with me.
It tells of a mother who went through so much pain and sacrifice for her only son. One day, she went out in search of food for him. But when she returned, she met her house in flames and her baby, still lying on the bed, was inside.
She cried and begged the young men in the neighborhood to help save her child. But no one was willing to risk their lives. As the fire intensified, she made a painful decision of going in herself to save her Son. She came out alive with her son, but not without a terrible accident that left a permanent scar on her body.
The boy grew up but instead of honoring her sacrifice, he became ashamed of her. He didn’t want her to take him to school or associate too closely with him in public.
He was embarrassed by the visible scar on her body.
One day, she insisted on going to school to make a payment for him. When someone asked who she was, the boy without hesitation said she was just a maid in their house.
Imagine the pain she must have felt in that moment.
A woman who risked everything for her child.... now disowned and disrespected
Why bite the hand that fed you?
Lessons:
Never be ashamed of the people who stood by you at your lowest.
Don’t forget those who made sacrifices for your survival.
Scars may look ugly, but behind many of them is a story of love
Don't forget the ones who were there before the applause came
Some scars tell stories of love, sacrifice and deep pain, don't be quick to judge
Honor your parents especially the ones who bled to raise you.
Shalom 🕊️
Comfort Leslie ✍️
