Blessed with the best

By Arnia Kiara Oosthuizen

Today is Mother's day!

No "thank you" will ever be enough for everything that my mother has done for us. She is amazing and always puts us first. She taught me many life lessons and showed me how a woman should be treated. Nothing less than the best.

When looking in the dictionary and searching for the meaning of 'Mother', my mom's name will appear. Motherhood doesn't come with a manual, but I'd say my mom is the manual to motherhood!

Mom, thank you for everything that you have done for Mieka and me. No words will ever be able to describe my love and appreciation for you. Thank you for raising Mieka and me to the people we are today.

Hope you enjoy Mothersday! Wish I could be there to celebrate it with you!

Lots of love xx

Age is just a number

By Arnia Kiara Oosthuizen

So, every year on the 12th of March a special woman celebrates her birthday. I call her Mom. They say it's her birthday every year, but I don't believe it. My mom doesn't age, she only becomes more beautiful.

Mom, happy birthday! You are a true blessing and my primary role model! You are my Power Woman. You have showed me that life is only as tough as you make it. You have also taught me that happiness is an inside job. Sitting around and waiting for someone to make you happy is only gonna play out in unhappiness.

We have been through pretty tough times, but I would never ask for a do-over, because I am happy with my present, in which I live now.

You have done so much for me, a thank-you will never be enough, but I am grateful for the manner that you have raised me. You are the best parent ever. Thanks for always being there and being the example of how every parent should be.
THANK YOU!

I hope you have an awesome day. I love you, mom.