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My Motherhood Means....

I have been a mother for more than two decades but a single mother for thirteen years. So what is motherhood to me? Speaking from my experiences, my motherhood is split into two parts, 9 years bringing up my kids with their father and the 13 years bringing them up alone till come-what-may.....

For the first nine years of motherhood, everything was so complete, so smooth... so beautiful...

Motherhood means sharing and loving our kids with joy and happiness, big problems become small problems with father around. Motherhood to me was contentment and bliss.....

ON the tenth year, when fatherhood left us, motherhood became sorrowful and teary..... shattered and shocked but not crushed. Single motherhood needs strength and more strength, to climb the steep hill ahead. Single Motherhood and childhood encourage each other to strive on.... Never Giving UP....

This is the fourteenth year, single motherhood is not unhappy anymore. With childhood and motherhood blending in strong together, nothing can set them apart....

Motherhood to me is a bonding, a bond of love with our kids, regardless of good times, bad times, happy, sorrow.... MOTHERHOOD WILL CONQUERS ALL....


a tribute to all Mothers in conjunction of Mother's Day in this blog here...

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  1. :) happy mother's day to you! :)

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  2. Long live all the mothers in this world. :D

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  3. you're a great mother, loving your kids and giving them your all. may you be blessed richly, by God and by them.

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  4. medie: thank u...


    tekkaus: amen to that!


    tuti: thank u.. i think ladies have this instinct in them..


    mery: thank u..

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  5. Awww... you are a supermom and the best gift for your kids from God. A mother who sacrifice so much for her three kids. Happy Mother's Day to you Claire n advance. Great post and I am sure your kids will LOVE LOVE you all their lives :)))

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  6. I'm very touched... it seems you have really been through so much, you are such a strong and determined woman, salute from the bottom of my heart!

    Have a nice day!

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  7. elin..dont make me cry.. i m not that super.. any mum in my shoes will do the same if not better.. through God's grace and blessing, we are what we are today... u r also one great mum.. u and i know that! *wink*


    alice: thank u from the bottom of my heart.. :)

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  8. what a touching post.. sob sob.. :)

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  9. ya, so touching..anyway, be strong as u always hv been all these years.

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  10. *wiping tears away* this is a very beautiful entry claire. straight from the heart.. so genuine.

    You've done great, not only towards your kids, but also to the rest of ur family members - ur bro, ur sis and ur mother. YOU are the mother of all mothers :D

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  11. well done sis! You are truly a great mom to your kids!

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  12. Motherhood is priced of God, at price no man may dare to lessen or misunderstand.

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  13. happy mother's day to u in advance claire :) u are a very strong woman!

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  14. i SALUTE you, madam!!! ehhh call u madam is ok ar...will make u feel old or not? AHAAHAHAH happy mother's day!

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  15. caroline: sorry.. dint mean to cry with u.. :)


    merryn:: no no.. NO...dont put me up so high.. i scared.. all of us can do this...


    chrisau: wah..for the 1st time in history, u praised me! can strike number today....hahahahahaha....


    mingna: well said,girl!


    kristie: i bet we all are.. not only me.. when in that situation, we all can overcome...


    manglish: macam inspector.. YeS Madam!! i m indeed a madam, auntie, ah soe.... but just dont call me granny yet! :)

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  16. It is priceless... I'm sure you will not want to give it up for anything in the world. And the Lord has rewarded you with three lovely children, you are truly blessed. A job well-done indeed!

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  17. Salute! You are one great supermum!!! You are so strong and am sure your kids will love and respect you for all your sacrifices for them. Really touching.

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  18. Single moms like you who braved through the weather and the odds to stand up and standing tall should be the ones to be celebrated for their love, courage and strength, not only during Mother's Day, but Father's Day too.

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  19. You are a strong mom and an inspiration to all of us. Happy Mother's Day to us all!

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  20. stp: yes, call credit goes to our beloved Father above.. if not for Him, where art me.. :)

    mNhL: no no.. thinking back, i didnt do much.. i m truly blessed in a way though i cannot have everything..


    Gargles: thank u.. if anyone were in my place, they can do more, i m sure.. so..for those with families, do appreciate their presence, treasure all moments together... the joy of having a family is indescribable..


    Kiasumum: Yes, happy mom's day to everyone!! may our love for our families continue to florish and bloom...

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  21. Happy Mothers Day....you are a very strong person! Have a good day ahead, Claire.

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  22. I salute you Claire for being so strong despite of those challenges of raising them alone. It must been very hard at first but you conquered them all and now look at you, standing still, strong and happy!

    About the link thingy.. sure.. whose link is it?

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  23. Happy Mother's Day to you..You are a really great mother! :D

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  24. god shall always bless you sister,,,,,,,,and your children will be so proud of you,,,

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  25. You have done well, Claire. Amidst the adversity, you have single-handedly brought up 3 lovely kids. I'm sure your hubby is smiling from Heaven and feeling very proud of you and your children. God Bless. KG

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  26. You're a strong mother. It's not easy to bring up 3 kids.

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  27. Claire, you have been a superb Mommy!! Just look at your 3 kids and I am sure everyone agrees with me... Indeed, single motherhood is anything but easy, but you have done a great job!!

    P/S : I seriously cannot choose 2 winners ONLY!! Thank you for the support :)

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  28. Claire, you have been a superb Mommy!! Just look at your 3 kids and I am sure everyone agrees with me... Indeed, single motherhood is anything but easy, but you have done a great job!!

    P/S : I seriously cannot choose 2 winners ONLY!! Thank you for the support :)

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  29. Happy Mother's Day to you Claire! You are an awesome, amazing mom! To raise 3 kids on your own is no easy feat. You deserve more than a pat on your back :)

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  30. A strong mummy i adored!

    Happy Mother's Day, Mummy Claire. i m sure u ll have a great one.

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  31. pete: we as parents will try to do what we can if not the best..


    chubs: standing yes, but not still, now aching here and there one.. :)


    eugene: same to u, bro, u r doing a better job than me ...

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  32. KG: thank u.. u r doing equally well too, long time didnt rec your email.. care to update? :)


    waikeong: thanks to the kids too, they help me a lot!


    agnes: u r also doing a good job .. kah yau! thanks for your topic, not everyday got inspirasi. dont worry about the prize, i m sure many of us love writing this post, at least I have..

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  33. sweetwitch: take me for makan next time?? :P



    mommyling: i adore u too, sweet mommy!

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  34. sweetwitch: can take me for good makan?? :p


    mommyling: i adore u too, sweet mommy!

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  35. Claire,

    Well written post. Admire your strength, and adore your courage. I have so much to learn from you.

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  36. Claire,

    Well written post. Admire your strength, and adore your courage. I have so much to learn from you.

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  37. A very good post Claire. You are one of the best mommies I know.

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  38. sheoh yan: dont admire me.. i m nothing great.. i just write what i have experienced.. i actually didnt do much, thru God's grace, i m what i m today..


    barb: same here.. u r one great mommy i know that have something common with me.. one, weakness in shoes.. i have that too! hahahaa..

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  39. you are one of the greatest mother i know, beside my own mother. i'm very touched by your journey, your experiences.

    happy mother's day to you :)

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  40. Claire, I did not know that you brought up your children single handle for 13 years.

    God's strength and His wisdom are upon you for all these years.

    You deserve the best Mother's Day this year.

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  41. you're strong..man,oops!..i mean madame.! Reanaclaire,...nei mol tak teng!

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  42. yvonne: im not great..when one is in such situation, one will somehow get thru.. with God by our side.. :)


    jessie: hahaha.. no lar.. im nothing, God does everything..


    ah ngao: now what is what.. hahaha.. madame, sounds so french.. but i like it..

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  43. You are an amazing woman! How wonderful your children are to have you as their mother, so very caring and loving.

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  44. cheryl, thank u.. i m sure all of us try our best to be.. praise the Lord..

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  45. Being a mother is no easy job, what more being a single mom! : )

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