My Rare Gem

 By Mary-Jane Emeka

This lovely story was written by a young girl named Mary-Jane Emeka. Her words show deep love and respect for her mother. The way she describes her mother’s strength, kindness, and beauty shows how special mothers are and how much they do for their children. This story is shared to encourage her and inspire other young people to write about the people they love.

Blessing Ejiogu, the writer's mum

My rare gem, my beautiful mum, my one and only source of joy, the one who brought me into this beautiful world, the one whose name works for her everywhere she goes. Her beautiful and angelic name is Blessing Ejiogu, the only daughter of her late parents.

My mum is in her early forties. She is of average height and dark in complexion. Her favourite colour is pink. She was born on 5th February 1982. My mum comes from a family of eight, and she is the fourth child.

My mum’s best food is yam and egg. She is a full-time housewife for now because she has an unfinished project. She is a jovial woman with style. She plays a lot but is very focused. My mum was born and brought up in Lagos State. She hates staying in a dirty place.

My mum is an undergraduate because she couldn’t continue her studies when her father died after being struck by an arrow sent by her uncle. While she was still in school, she studied business. My mum suffered with her mother after her father’s death before she got married to my amazing dad.

My mum, Blessing, is often called Adaukwu, Ngozi, Ble Ble, and many more. She is a very strong woman who can do anything to care for her family. She is caring and generous and can release her savings just to help others.

My mum is a talented woman with many skills. She can make beautiful hairstyles without being taught, she has an angelic and melodious voice that can brighten anyone’s day, and she cooks delicious food that makes you want more.

She is a member of Redeemed Christian Church of God, but she got married in a Catholic church. My mum believes in God and takes part in any church activity whenever there is one.

My mum has both good and bad sides, but her good side is greater. Her bad side sometimes scares me. When she’s angry, she can shout at someone without being sure they are at fault, and sometimes, when she is really angry, she beats us, her children, until she is satisfied. Later, she feels sorry and regrets it.

My mum has a gap tooth that makes her smile even more beautiful.

No woman is as beautiful and virtuous as my mum, and that is why she is a rare gem. I am so glad that God gave me a rare gem, a beautiful paragon every child would love to have. I love her so much. She is one in a million. Thank you, God, for my beautiful mum.

This beautiful essay was written by Mary-Jane Emeka to honour her mother. Her words show the love and respect every child should have for their parents. We celebrate her for writing from her heart and sharing this touching story with us.

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