A Mother’s Love

Ma. Gracia M. Gallardo-Gonzales, Guidance Counselor

A little over two years, I made a life-changing decision that altered not just life, but the lives of the three most important people to me, my three children. I decided to end my marriage. But, before making such decision, I pondered deeply on how this will affect them.

Being a Guidance Counselor for more than 20 years, I have witnessed many students struggle with family issues such as separation of parents, hence, I treaded carefully.

When I sat down and discussed this with them, I was amazed at how mature and resilient they have become. I was ready to comfort them if they break down upon hearing the news, but, it was them who comforted me and assured me that we will get through this together. They said that they have seen how hard I tried to make the marriage work and at the same time provide the needs of the family. That talk with them healed my aching heart.

A mother’s love is so hard to define. It differs from one mother to another. But the above mentioned story, clearly describes my love for my children. My love empowered them to be stronger and braver to face all odds. I may have failed in many things, but I know now that I didn’t fail as a mother to my children.

Regardless of the many difficulties I went through in life, I never doubted nor resented God’s plan for me. His presence in my life has molded me into the kind of person that I am now. God gave me this most important mission, to be a good mother, and I am going to fulfill that with everything that I have.