A Rare Gem and My Superheroine

 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.