A mother's thought

A few days back I was at the launch of a former class mate’s wedding meetings. Everyone was in high spirits happy for the yet to be young couple, the budget was read and pledges were made.  Those who were broke, had all the rights to remain silent or whatever they spoke would have been used against them in the courts of law. The couple shared with us a nice barbecue which I had last tasted at the start of the year (I am really craving for another one of the sort but that’s not so important). What is important is the old lady who was sitting in front of me. I realized she was over staring at me amidst both of us eating the yummy details. I felt some discomfort and I really wanted to know what this woman was looking at. As time went by I realized she was looking at the barbecue serving point that was right behind where I was seated. When the meeting got done I noticed that this lady was packing what was left off that we had eaten. I almost judged her but a lot of things tiptoed through my mind..she might have left children at home with nothing to eat therefore she didn’t want to reach home satisfied when they are hungry. She might have left beans and posho in the saucepan but in our culture meat is prestigious so going with some meat back home the children will receive her with their arms open wide plus some hugs .she might have wanted to eat more at when she goes back to place of residence because we were “told food tastes better at home.” Respect mothers, they sacrifice a lot for their children, they go through a lot to put a smile on the faces of the people at home.