Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer
( L - R ) DAHLIA GARRICK, CARLENE DAVIS, ROSIE MURRAY and THALIA LYN
THERE ARE many moments of motherhood that are treasured. Her child's first step, first utterance of the word mommy or their time in a school play.
All mothers - whether they are corporate executives, actresses, singers, policewomen, doctors, housewives, helpers, teachers or higglers - have moments with their children that will be treasured forever. So, Flair asked four mothers to identify their most treasured moments and to share any lesson learnt from their mothers that they have passed on to their children.
SERGEANT DAHLIA GARRICK:
Being a policewoman, from an early age, my daughter always asked me to come home early and told me that she loves me. That is just my fuel that keeps me going. As much as possible, I go home early and every Sunday afternoon is spent on the beach with my daughter and two nieces.
My mother taught me that honesty in everything I do should come first and this I pass on to my daughter.
CARLENE DAVIS, GOSPEL SINGER:
Just watching and seeing my children grow, sometimes they catch me staring at them and they ask: 'Mommy why are you staring at me?'. But I'm just in awe seeing them grow in strength. Just the other day, they were in my arms now they are grown and I'm able to see them bloom.
My mom is organised, eating and dressing right. I teach them this discipline, and I see them doing it. They are not into fast food, but wholewheat bread, fruits and cereals. I'm just saying I'm glad.
ROSIE MURRAY, BROADCASTER/ACTRESS:
I have so many treasured moments. But the one that stands out is when I opened my eyes after a caesarean birth, and saw my child who I was nurturing and calling his name. He tried to open his eyes, and tried to hold up his head to recognise this voice that had been talking to him all of the nine months inside me. He was trying to understand and make a link that he heard from the inside.
From my mother I have learnt self-respect, respect for others and no matter the circumstance, try to understand the other person's point of view and I am passing this on to him.
THALIA LYN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ISLAND GRILL:
I have so many treasured moments just thinking about them, I'm smiling. The moment that stands out, however, is seeing the births of my sons. It was new to me to watch the birth especially of my first son. They had a mirror over the bed so I could see everything.
My mother taught us to live our lives well and that way, you lead by example.
This is what I have done for my sons, and I've seen it in them because they have turned out so well.
