She looks about 25. She has two kids. Lord knows if she has a husband. No car, i deduced from her using public transport. Her clothing is not branded so i assume she has an ok job. Not a sign of jewellery on her but the studs on her ears. There's no money for luxurious items.

She's doing mental maths with her daughter. She's only little but seems bright. The older son seems as if he knows his stuff, he keeps correcting the little one. She stumbles unable to figure out 35 + 6. "Are you dumb?" Her mother asks. "Do not be defeated. Have faith" she adds on. Suddenly the little girl figures it out ... 41 she screams.

My heart lights up. There is nothing like a mother's encouragement. From that moment on i realised ... this little girl is going far. She might not have everything but she has her mother.

You see we all need that encouragement in life. We need people to cheer us on and keep us motivated.. This woman can't offer her children all the finer things in life but yet she gives them the greatest gift of all ... LOVE ...

Parents have one job and that is to to take care of their children. It's simple doing that.

Sending your children to school, feeding them and clothing them. But to love your children is another concept. It takes courage and humility to realise how precious your children are.

I don't know this womans story, I don't know her life but from just that one time I saw in her eyes how much she loved her kids. I don't know if anyone's ever told her this but i wish i could have. You're doing greet mom!

Queenie