February 24, 2008

Nanay, My Wind Beneath My Wings


It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.



So i was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strain.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.



Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything i would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.



It might appeared to go unnoticed,
but i've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know i know the truth, of course i know it.
I would be nothing without you.



Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everyhting i wish i could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.



Did i ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everithing i wish i could be.
Oh, and i, i could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my my wings.



Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
so high i almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.




This song is so special to me. I always sing this in my heart, for my mother. She may not hear it though, but this one really, really describes my feelings for her.

Since the time i could remember, my mother always wnted to give all the best to me,even if it will cause her pain. Pain is nothing to her than seeing me shine.

She may not know it, but she's everything i really wish i could be, for my children. I think i can never equal the love she gave and the sacrifices she did for me and for my other siblings. Only God is the ever witness of her sufferings for showing us what real love is.

My mother never grow tired of loving us until now, much more to my son and daughter, her grandchildren. When my patience run out for Sam when he cries endlessly at night, she is always at my side , her eyes saying "you seem tired, let me do it". Then she'll take Sam in her arms and Sam then would stop crying in no time.

My mother is my great teacher in silence. She's not an outspoken one. In fact, she seldom speaks. When times get rough, like when i did something wrong and needed to be reprimanded, she just looks me in the eye as if saying she's hurt. This makes me feel so sorry.

No one can hear my mother's heart when it is breaking. I guess i got my being passive (when it comes to feelings)from her. I don't make it like a big deal to everyone when i get hurt. When i cry, i do it alone. I don't want other people see me cying. This is why i say my world is so deep only a few people can fathom
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3 comments:

Unknown said...

your nanay is a remarkable person.woman, mother, wife. as in. few words, more actions. her life is such a powerful testimony of God's love and faithfulness. i wish i can be like her to gabriel. grabe vian many times i've seen her bear the pains, so quietly. wala gid reklamo. guro makita ko sya gapangakig matumbo gid ko sa kalipay.hehe

Iamquietheart said...

gani man anne no. thanks for this comment reg. my mother. touched ko when you said her life is a testimony of God's love and faithfulness. gani man no. basta words are not enough gid to say how wonderful wonderful my mother is.

thanks anne for dropping by. sorry ha medyo busy man ko these days kay permi kami may overtime.

so how are you na these days? hope ok ka lang. musta na si lil abe?

Unknown said...

so much to tell you eh. but you are always busy and i understand that. kn tawhay gid man, kapoy naman kag husto lang ipahuway. amo man ko na. just buzz me whenever you're online.