The Box, The Dish Cloth, The Needles, The Threads, The Sun Glasses, The Candle..
Mothers day gifts: The Box, The Dish Cloth, The Needles, The Threads, The Sun Glasses, The Candle.
What do they mean to me? What do they symbolized?
GIFT OF LOVE FROM TOM
Mothers day - Card
Dear Jhet,
These objects in the box symbolize variety of characteristics that you have given me and to others. I am going to explain each of the objects to you.
Mother
First of all the “dish cloth” symbolizes your caring for me for the past four years. You’ve always did your best to keep me safe and away from bad influences. Just like the cloth which sometimes sanitizes house wares in the kitchen. I believe you are my personal best cloth of caring which kept me clean and away from bad influences.
Thanks for your care.
Mother
Secondly, the “needle” represents your toughness. Although they are small and skinny, the needles can make beautiful textiles for people to see, wear and enjoy. Despite your small physical appearance, you are very inspirational figure. What lies within you is magnificent and astonishing.
Thank you for your tough ambition.
Mother
Thirdly, the “colorful threads” remind me of your creative and motivating mind. Sometimes when I love my self-confidence, I remember you as one of my inspirational figures. Just like when the threads are gathered together, they present as a colorful garment.
The threads’ hidden potential tells me that in reality, everyone has their own talent, which just needs to be found and sewn together. If there is a strong confidence and belief, there would be no doubt that each and every one of us can become great.
Thank you for your generosity to share your colorful mind.
Mother
The symbol of the “sunglasses” has been shared by you to millions of others around the world. The sun glasses symbolizes the vision which you have encouraged to others. Because of you numerous people are saved and inspired to find their vision and God given talents.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Mother
Lastly, the “pink candle”, which has a scent of a rose. This symbolizes your love. Your love has always been helpful, and one of cheerful harmonies in our house. I cannot possibly describe your love because… (at this point it was the edge of the card – hes got his own sense of humor) no more space to write.. ) Thank you Jhet.
Mother
The Card says.. From Your Son.
Mom this comes with special thoughts, with love and wishes too…for everything to make your day especially nice for you.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
WHO IS TOM?
Tom
Tom is from Seoul, Korea. He is the only son to his biological parents Patrick and Jane (Canadian English name Michelle had given them) Tom lived with us since he was 12 years old and left for University in Toronto, Canada at age 19. Couple of years ago Tom surprised me with one of the most significant gifts I ever received on mothers day. As you read his notes and as described the items and what it symbolized for him and me, you know that he used his creativity, his talent and extra effort in giving me the gift of love that will last forever etched in my heart. My heart and soul is swelling with gratefulness.
Tom spent his teenage formative years in our home and became a brother to daughters Michelle and Catherine. We became really great friends with his parents. We visited them in Korea numerous times throughout the years and his parents spent 3 Christmases with us in Canada as one family. He visited us in the Philippines including a trip to Pader, Lian, Batangas – the barrio where I was born. Tom moved on to study at the University of Toronto. He recently went back to Seoul, Korea and will serve the mandatory Army service in the next two years)
Before this gift from Tom (Mother’s Day Card and a cute box containing those items mentioned) all the while I was not so sure how I’m making an impact on Tom’s life. I treated him as a real member of our family – a son that I never had. If you know what I mean. I gave him tough love, I treated him as if he is my son – brother to Michelle and Catherine, put him to work and was asked to contribute to household chores. Oh yeah, He received his dozes of discipline. You see he is the only child and he is kind of spoiled both with love and material things at his own home. I thought that he can’t wait to get back home because he has not much of a freedom with us…until I received this message from his heart) Tom filled our life with meaning and purpose. He was with us total of seven years. Deep in my heat he will make his own impact as a leader in his chosen field.
I love you son, our superman. Keep soaring like a SUPERMAN you are!
Superman Tom, with Catherine and Michelle
(If you own or read a copy of the book I’ve written THE TALE OF JULIET – You Have The Power To Change Your LIfe, Tom is the one in the picture with Michelle and Catherine dressed up as SUPERMAN)