Mother, Mummy, Mum, Mama, Ma - They are all the same

This week certain things have really stirred a deep thought in me. First, a church friend's mum passed away. Must have been very emotionally painful for the family. But I thank God that their mum has came to know Jesus and the whole family, though in pain, placed their hope in Christ. Second, another church friend fell ill but thank God that things were under His control. These 2 incidents really hit me hard. How am I treating my mum? She is no longer young and to be frank, time is not in her hands. Am I spending enough time with her? Am I carrying out my duties as a son? I am a bit doubtful.
Mums tend to have a few things in common. One of which is to nag. Haha! Everybody nodding in agreement??? And we usually respond with a snub or 'yah yah yah' attitude. But have we ever sit down and think why they nag. Because they love us. Doesn't make sense rite? How can nagging be love? Yes, in fact it is. If they do not love us, why would they even bother to nag at us. Nagging takes up a lot of energy. I feel that nagging is just their way of reminding us things. And as I look back at all the nagging, I give thanks because behind all these naggings were so many valuable lesson that I learn. However, I still feel that nagging is not the best way of communicating. We have to really learn to communicate properly with our kids next time.
I vividly remembered that when I was very young, I would never find myself far away from mummy. I am always holding her hand or tagging very closely to her. But as I grew older, this intimacy seemed to melt away. It's like it is not 'cool' to be holding mummy's hand after certain age. How sad! I wish I was still as intimate with my mummy as I was when I was young. I wish I could still hold her hand as we walk down streets. I am not saying that we should be holding our mummy's hand but rather are our relationship with our mummy intimate? Or are we just simply happy and taking for granted that our mummy is there. When was the last time we held her hand? When was the last time we gave a peck on her cheeks? Have we ever noticed how far and deep their 'railway tracks' are? When was the last time we say "I love you" or even a simple "Goodnight" to them?
Don't wait until it is too late. Now is the time!