is what I was reading today in the May edition of Challenges, the only magazine in Malaysia that devotes itself to people with disabilities– be it intellectual, mental or physical. I must relinquish that I sobbed. weeped and cried at this article because it was very touching to read about moms who sacrifice their lives so that their special children could experience a whole one. Nothing in my personal opinion is more powerful than a mother’s eternal love for her child, despite the child’s disabilities…what greater unconditional love is there?

Belief in the child is all the more important, in this story, three moms held the belief that their children, notwithstanding their disabilities, could overcome life’s challenges and contribute positively to society. And indeed so, because of their moms’ love and encouragement, these kids went on to conquer the world… be it a talented pianist or a school teacher.

I cannot stress how important it is to have your mother’s belief in your capability despite the obvious circumstances. When you don’t have that belief, as Leonard Chua said, “I would be dead”.

Hence, this week’s poem is about a mother’s never-ending love and it is in honor of all mothers who have given up their comforts so that their special children may succeed. I salute all of you moms out there who have given your child the gift of life.

If I ever become a mom one day, I hope to be just as good as all of you have been.

On another note, YL & I have decided that 30% of all proceeds of this book should benefit underprivileged children who can’t afford school supplies, and this proposition of course, is due in part to who my grandfather was.

 That’s all for now, buh bye