The Sunday Mail
Fatima Bulla
A strong bond exists between mothers and their sons.
Most often, the relationship puts mothers-in-law at loggerheads with their daughters-in-law as they both fight for attention.
As Zimbabwe celebrates Mother’s Day today, The Sunday Mail spoke to some men on the relationships they have with their mothers.
Mr Tim Katiyo: My mother is late, but she remains my first love and number one cheerleader. A mother will love you unconditionally. She makes you believe in your potential in life. That is what spurs one to grow into a real man.
Mr Kain Konje: For me, my mother — Irene Konje — is a queen. She is one person I never doubted. I know she genuinely wants the best in my life. I love her with all my heart and I am a proud mamas’ boy. She has a lot of love even for extended family members.
Mr Joseph Nkani: The woman who means a lot to me is my mother. No amount of money can pay for the role she has played in my life. She nurtured me into the man I am today. Her love, prayers over my life and the tears she shed over my pains shows how much a total package she is.
Mr Kenny Kuvarega: I say to my mother, you will always have a special place in my heart. I am proud to be called your son. Thank you for being there everyday with love. Now that I am a man, I realise I do not just feel gratitude for you, but admiration as well.
Mr Blessing Ndiraya: I will never be able to describe what my mum means to me. She is ever smiling, loving, kind, a good cook, tailor, manager and accountant. She is literary the whole world to me. Sometimes, she gets tough on me, but when I take time to reflect on her actions, I realise it is for my good. I want to thank her for being my reason to look forward to the next day.
Mr Pardon Muzoroki: As if she knew she was going to pass on early in life, my lovely mum taught me unforgettable life lessons at a tender age, which are still applicable today. She taught us to be content with what we had. Even today, I am still content and grateful to Lord Almighty. She taught us the importance of doing corrections at school. This has a deeper meaning inthat when we get off track in life and mend ourselves, we should not lose direction again. It was a simple lesson of humility and it pays. As the only son in a family of three, my mother taught me to protect my sisters and the importance of love, both in the family and for those around us.
