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MOTHER Sharing with all of you a forward that I received from a gentleman friend. HE IS SO RIGHT  The officer at the Driving License counter asked the lady "What is your occupation?" The woman seeking renewal of her license seemed to be puzzled. So the officer said "Ma'am, are you employed, have your own business or........ The woman replied "Oh, yes!! I have a full time occupation. I am a mother" Officer: "We don't have 'mother' as an option for occupation. I will write it down as 'Housewife'. That takes care of all questions." This had happened long ago, and was forgotten. Years later when I went to get my license, the Public Relations Officer was a somewhat pompous woman. "Your occupation?" she asked in a rather authoritative tone. I just had an inspiration and replied "I am a researcher in the field of Development, Nutrition and Inter-personal Relationships" The lady officer stared at me in amazement. I calmly repeated my statement and she wrote it down verbatim. Then, unable to conceal her curiosity, she politely asked "What exactly do you do in your profession, Ma'am?" I was feeling good about having described my occupation so calmly and confidently. So I replied "My research projects have been going on for a number of years (Mothers never retire!!). My research is conducted in the laboratory as well as in the field. I have two bosses. (One is God and the other is my entire family). I have received two honours in this field. (A and a ) My topic is considered to be the most difficult part of sociology. (All moms will agree!!). I have to work more than 14 hours every day. Sometimes even 24 hours are not enough and the challenges are tougher than many other professions. My compensation is in terms of mental satisfaction rather than money" I could see that the officer was thoroughly impressed. After completing the licensing formalities, she came to the door to see me off. This new viewpoint about my occupation made me feel much better on my way back home. I was welcomed by my 5 year old research assistant at the door. My new project (my 6 month old baby) was energetically practicing her 'music'. I had earned a small victory over the Governmental red tape today. I was no longer 'merely a mother', instead I was now a highly placed functionary in a service vital for mankind -Motherhood!! 'Mother' - Isn't it a great title? Fit to be added to the nameplate on the door!! By this standard, grandmothers deserve to be called Senior Research Officers, and Great Grandmothers qualify as 'Research Directors'. (Fathers,) aunts and other ladies of that age group can be called 'Research Facilitators'. Please share this with all the other ladies and gentlemen. "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra |
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This is great! Hope u don't mind, but I'm gonna paste it into a comment on FB. GBU, Gavin
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I like this  I just say, Domestic Goddess 
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5/1/2013 10:03 am |
Love this. I had a friend who used to respond to the old term "housewife" with "Do you really think I am married to a house?" Spiritwoman ^i^
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Nomenclature or titles become respectable or otherwise by the mode/attitude that we adopt when we use them. To me, personally, a wife is as respectful as mother, father, other elders or respected people because I do certainly love the mother of my son. Term love encompasses respect. I should never be able to live with myself if I was to talk of my partner - " .... oh, well, she is only a housewife.." or use some similar terminology. You are doing an excellent work with our canine friends. Your own role is most admirable and respectful. Have a great day.   "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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This is great! Hope u don't mind, but I'm gonna paste it into a comment on FB. GBU, Gavin You are most welcome to use it on FB. Have a wonderful day tomorrow. "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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I like this I just say, Domestic Goddess ) in preference to the one that I use for my wife - 'Home Queen'.Have a wonderful day. "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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Love this. I had a friend who used to respond to the old term "housewife" with "Do you really think I am married to a house?"  I believe if 'wife' is disrespectful - as a corollary, husband would be equally disrespectful. Have a wonderful evening and he day tomorrow, SpiritGirl. ) "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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Good blog, Friendly. It's great to be a mother. Well, I'm in the category "Senior Research Officer"  Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Good blog, Friendly. It's great to be a mother. Well, I'm in the category "Senior Research Officer" It is, indeed, great to be mother. Being a father, I know that my son's mother, my wife of 40 happy years, gave not only to her son but also to her son's father. Many thanks - have a wonderful day. "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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Nice meeting you Madam senior Research Officer - the respect that a mother deserves is known only to the offspring; it is unfortunate that the children's fathers and others, men and often women too, do not give mothers their due. Grandmother is equally good - you have the pleasure seeing your daughter go through what you went through with her and her siblings. The great thing about mothers is that, like you, most mothers, despite all the difficulties, they never give up on their offspring. Have a wonderful evening and the day tomorrow. "To fight the darkness do not draw your sword, light a candle" - Zarathustra
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