Letters to Our Mothers
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Our Kopila Valley students had the chance to write letters to mother figures in their lives in honor of Mother's Day. Below is just a sampling of the heartfelt notes the students filled pages with to mothers, aunts, grandparents, teachers, and more.
Dear mama,
How are you? I miss you a lot. I miss everything about you. I miss your smile, your laugh, your smell, your jokes, everything. It has already been 2-3 years since I last saw you. At first, I was angry that you left me, but now I know that it wasn’t your fault at all. I know you never wanted to leave me, I know that maybe this was just the way things were supposed to work out. It’s like fate or something. I know you always said to me that everything always happens for a reason, and the reason for you leaving is becoming more and more apparent to me every single day.
For about a month, I was literally depressed. I still went to school, but I just kept replaying old memories that I had, and still have, of you and me. I would remember the brilliant times we had together and those would make me cry. I also remembered the tragic fights and arguments we had and that also brought tears. All memories made me incredibly sad. It looked like I couldn’t win either way.
After you left me, I went to stay at Kopila Valley Big Sisters’ Home, a safe house. I was still distant then. But my friends and teachers came over and told me how much they care about me. And how much they missed you, too, and that we could all move on together, and that I surely wasn’t alone at all. That made me come out of my own little world and start healing. I started experiencing things that I would never have experienced if I hadn’t come out of my shell. These have been the most eventful one year of my entire life. Ever since you left, it’s like I’m a totally different person. I’m not that timid teenager anymore. Now I’m outgoing, adventurous, and I’m even trying not to be picky with what I eat.
I know you would be proud of me for who I’ve become. I still love you so much. Although you’re gone, I know a little piece of you is always with me. It’s like you’re my guardian angel or something.
I know that you’ll probably never read this letter, but I needed to write it because I feel like by doing this, I at least gain some sort of closure. I can imagine your reaction to some of the things I wrote to you. I can imagine you in heaven, looking down on me. I will never, ever, forget you. That’s a promise. As you used to say to me every night, I love you to the moon and back. Always.
Love, your one and only daughter
S.
Dear Maggie mom,
Namaste mom! I’m writing this letter to thank you. I know my words are not enough to express my gratitude. But still, I’d like to say this: If I’m smiling and happy, it is only because of you, mom.
Do you remember mom? When I broke my hand one time, I had to stay in a hospital for a few days. You thought I'd feel lonely there and you brought other brothers and sisters to visit and comfort me. Also, after being discharged, you were still considerate for my well being. You made me a warm and comfy bed to sleep in. Not just that, you also woke up in the middle of the night thinking I was having a hard time sleeping.
That was just one of the memories. I have countless unforgettable moments with you, beginning from when you came to my house to change my life. You showed me the possibilities. You showed me how bright my future could be.
Mom, for me you are an angel, heartbeats, and the most important person. You carried me out of the darkness and brought happiness to my life. Thank you very much, mom! I love you. Missing you a lot.
xoxo Mom
Your ‘Spiderman’ son
M.
My dear lovely grandma,
Hi grandma, how are you doing there in the village? How is everything going on? I hope you are also doing well there.
Here I am doing well, but I am a little bit busy with my study because my grade 10 exam is coming soon. Even though I am far from you today, I am thinking of you a lot. I am writing this letter to express my feelings. The love, care given by you is still flashing in my mind. How could I ever forget all this?
You are my mother figure. I will never forget those days with you in the village. Spending time with you was always fun. It feels like that one month of staying with you went very fast. I still remember that day when I was sick then you fed me the food with your hand, and took me to the hospital by carrying me. That means a lot to me. Whenever I used to say I need something you just try to provide it no matter what the situation was.
I love you more than anything in this world. Whenever I make plans to go to the village, the biggest reason is to meet you. Those thoughts get me extremely excited. Grandma, sorry I couldn’t come this time. But next time, I promise I will come. Can’t wait to see you again!
I will always love you, grandma. And thank you for everything you have done for me.
Your loving granddaughter,
G.
Dear Sukma Auntie,
Hi auntie! I just like to say how special you are in my life. I miss you so much. The way you care for me, support me. You are my strength. I still remember that day when I got sick. You used to always come and take good care of me by providing food, medicine, and bringing hot water. That day I realized that there is someone who loves me, cares for me.
Auntie, you are my role model and a mother figure. You always support me no matter what. There will be a magical string between you and me. I love you, auntie. Hope our relationship will always remain like this and never end.
Yours,
S.
Dear Aakriti didi,
On the very first day of your arrival to Surkhet, I along with my sisters came to the bus park to welcome you. You came here to volunteer for the Dashain Camp.
On the second day, the camp director Miriam announced the list of classes the volunteers would be taking. One of the classes was ‘Creative Arts’. I didn’t know that the class was yours. I joined the class thinking it would be much more fun than other classes.
And indeed, the class was much more exciting than I imagined. I joined your class every day. All your class was so fun and went so smoothly that I didn’t realize that it was the last day of the camp. I was sad when it was time for you to leave.
After a few months, you came into our lives as a big sister and a mother. And my heart pumped with so much excitement because you were going to stay here with us. But I also understood your sacrifice. You came here just to take care of us, leaving your own family and friends.
And from that day on, I have taken you as a friend to share my problems, a big sister to share a relationship and a mother to share happiness, sorrow, and love.
During these years, I might have gotten into some trouble and received some scoldings from you. But from those scoldings, I have learned many valuable lessons that can be used later in life. And I would like to thank you for giving those useful lessons.
Thank you for coming into our lives.
Love,
K.