She carried you for 9 months then gave birth to you experiencing pain she’d never dreamed could be possible.

You almost broke her.

She never complained.

She rocked you to sleep several times a night as you wailed, she grew weary.

She never complained.

As a toddler you threw food at her. Lovingly she cooked meal after meal until you ate one.

She never complained.

Her hair went unwashed, her basic needs unmet just so she could meet yours.

She never complained.

All of those years she built her career carefully to watch it come crashing down during motherhood living frugally but giving you everything she could afford.

She never complained.

Then you got a head full of dreams, her dreams took a backseat to yours and she did everything she could to support you and make sure they came true.

She never complained.

You met your first love, she spent hours agonising over the safety of her baby. Sleepless nights returned waiting for you to come home, so she could rest, knowing you were safe.

She never complained.

Then you were grown, you hardly ever call.

She never complains.

Honour your mum this Mother’s Day because all she has ever done is honour you.

Even if all she gets is a smile, an I love you and a hug?

Chances are she won’t complain.

Love NHM x