By Precious-Gold Orieukwu
This touching story, A Rare Gem and My Superheroine, was written by Precious-Gold Orieukwu, a young girl who deeply admires her mother. In this piece, she shares from her heart how much her mother means to her, a woman of strength, beauty, and love who inspires her every day.
Precious-Gold Orieukwu, the writer of this heartwarming
piece
My mother’s name is Elizabeth Ebere Orieukwu. She is dark
in complexion and of average height. She has beautiful, shiny dark eyes and
pure white teeth. My mother is the epitome of beauty, an African queen. My
precious mum is in her mid-forties.
My mother was a student of Army Day Children’s School,
Calabar, Cross River State. She was a very intelligent student in her school
days and was made the deputy prefect of the school. My mother is a devoted
Christian who loves God with all her heart.
My mother left home at the age of seven. She is a native
of Obinagu Eziokwe, Kanu West, Enugu State. She is the sixth child among eight
siblings. She is a daughter of a great wrestler who was called Okwute because of his strength. Life was
not easy for her family after her father died, which made her leave home at a
young age. She lived with different people who maltreated her until she was
later taken to her brother, who was a Jehovah’s Witness.
Later, my mother got married to my father in December
2002. Their marriage was blessed with two boys and four girls. In 2008, they
returned to the village. Things were very hard, but they managed to survive.
In September 2010, my mother opened a school, which is
still running successfully today. My mother is a hardworking, strong, and
generous woman who always defends her children.
My mother is a unique star among all. She is the most
beautiful, kind, loving, and strong woman on earth. She always listens to her
children and tries to give us everything we need. Although she scolds and
corrects us when necessary, we still love her dearly.
My mother is the strongest woman I know. She stands by
her family through good and bad times, through thick and thin. She is a mighty
rock and a true philanthropist.
My mother is an introvert. She knows what is right and
always loves to share her knowledge with others. She is my shoulder to cry on,
my friend when I need one the most, and my comforter. My mother is the person
who gave me life and made me who I am today.
Truly, if my mum is not around, I feel like I’m in a
living hell. She is a phenomenal woman, upright and respected in society. My
mother moulded and shaped me and my siblings into who we are today. Wherever we
go, people always praise her for the way she raised us.
My mother is disciplined and well-groomed. She provides
for our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. When I grow up, I will make
sure she gets everything she deserves. I pray that Jehovah God, whom she
serves, will keep her alive to enjoy the fruit of her labour.
I am thankful to God for the honour and privilege of
being one of the children of the strongest, kindest, most generous, and loving
woman on earth. Words cannot express the great love my mother has for her
children.
I love you, Mum, and I will continue loving you forever.
Elizabeth Ebere Orieukwu, Precious-Gold’s beloved mother.
Editor’s Note
This story was written as part of a school project where students were asked to write about their mothers. Precious-Gold’s story stood out because of her honest words and the love she poured into her writing. Her description of her mother reminds us of how much mothers sacrifice for their children.
Every mother deserves to be celebrated for her strength
and care. Precious-Gold’s story reminds us to love, appreciate, and support our
mothers while they are still with us. Let’s all take a moment to say thank
you to the women who guide and nurture us daily.
