My mom my mentor

This is untold story of determination I have seen in a woman. Her name is Jayanthi.

Jayanthi was hardworking and studious girl from childhood. Very bright. Her ambition was to become a doctor and lead a service oriented life. At her age of 17, she topped the whole school and her teachers were so proud of her.

Her Dad who was serving in police department, got retired. Jayanthi is third one of his four children. Because of shortage of income they was forced to stop her studies. She cried over her fate. But didn't blame her parents, coz she know it was tough decision for them as well.

With the board exam certificate she searched all possible way to get into some job and help her parents. On her free time she did stitching. Years passed by. But luck didn't favour her.

By age 21, her marriage got fixed with son of family friend. Handsome guy with descent job, more than that a person who believes in woman empowerment. Few months after marriage good news came. Yes, Jayanthi is pregnant. On her 3rd month of pregnancy, her husband lost his job. You people can understand how tough their life has became.

Her family supported her during her delivery. On the day of Pongal a Prince is born to her. After few days her husband managed to get into a job of Instructor in ITI. By now Jayanthi, got indulged in household chores. Taking care of her son, doing stitching in free time, earning some money. This routine continued. She had almost lost hope that she will get a job.

When her son was 6 months old, she got the unexpected twist in her life. She got selected for clerical position in BSNL. People gave her lots of advices. How you are going to take care of her son. You can even earn with stitching. But her mom, husband and her siblings stood with her. Her mom assured her she will take care of her son. Her husband advised her to chase her dreams. Finally she decided to join.

She got her first posting in Kollam, Kerala. She stayed in a hostel. Her husband was working in Trivandrum. And her son was in Nagercoil with her mom. This was most toughest part in her life. Not seeing her son for so many days. She and her husband eagerly waits for weekend when they can come down to Nagercoil and see their Prince.

Every Saturday they will come by train to their native. Some days they reach home in night, when train comes late. By that time their Prince would have slept. She will sit beside him without sleeping and will pat him on his head. She will be tired due to whole weeks work. But she is a mother. And only a mother to know how beautiful it is to see her sleeping Angel.

Years passed. She got conceived with her second baby. Her husband took a rented home in Trivandrum. She daily catches a morning train to Kollam. She took her son with her to their new home. Every nite they can spend time with their Prince. Till her 8th month of pregnancy she used to travel in train. Some days she won't even get a seat.

With the help of a relative she got a transfer to Trivandrum. Her Prince started going to school. On fine Sunday, her Princess also arrived into the world. Her family is complete. Loving husband and one son and one daughter. Their life improved day by day. Financially also they became stable. But still Jayanthi was not happy

Reason is her desire for education. With the support of her family she planned to join PG correspondence course in open university. Mcom degree from Madurai University. When she planned this her son was in predegree and her daughter going to her 8th standard. And after 2 years she passed the course with distinction. She teaches us it is never late to start. Never lose hope in life. She raised her children giving them all freedom.

Now, Jayanthi is working as Accounts officer in BSNL. She is my loving mother. I have seen her hard working nature. Her determination. Her time management. Now when my life is considered I am jobless. But I know I will also land into a successful career and grow into a successful woman, whom my children will be proud of. As I am proud of my mom. My dear Amma you are my mentor