If I could change something about someone close to me, who is it, what would I change, and why? I would say my mum.
Her Generosity
She is amazingly generous, to the point where she could let go of the family’s meal when she sees someone else in need. My feelings about this are that she does it even to those who don’t deserve to be treated that way, even those who have hurt her at one point or another.
I wish she could just ignore it sometimes and probably sympathize with them or help by other means, but most times, it is what she has available
A Memorable Incident
I remember a time when she made meat pies and was yet to give them to us. I can't explain how she gave those pies to some people without remembering that she had not given them to us. When we brought it to her attention, she was so sorry about it, stating that it skipped her memory. I can still remember how bad she felt. She started to prepare another batch just for us to be happy, even after a long day.
Well, my siblings and I decided to tell her not to and probably do it another time, but she was not happy at all. Why does she have to go through all that stress? But most times, she can’t help it, so she now lets go of her own meal for others.
The Impact
This has helped in building great relationships for us as a family and has granted us favor in different areas as her children. We could meet someone, and the person refers to the good she has done for them and how it has impacted their lives.
Final Thoughts
So, it’s not really that I don’t like or appreciate that. I just wish she could do it some other way. One thing I know for sure is that she will never place anyone before her family, and she loves us sincerely. Even at times when she gets so generous and it seems as though she is misplacing priority, she always makes amends and reassures us of her commitment.
I would also say that most times it is not the whole day’s meal, and this doesn’t happen all the time. May she have more to be able to give without having to let go of her own meals or that of her family.