A Mother's Love
Soua Xiong
(May 15, 1927 - Feb 28, 2013)
Our mother lost both of her parents early in life, leaving her and her two brothers as orphans. Despite the hardships she faced, she grew into a loving and devoted mother. From the time we were young, we could see how much she cared for her family.
She loved her children deeply, worked hard to provide for them, and always made sure their needs were met. Our mother was a woman of few words. She listened more than she spoke and showed kindness to those who were less fortunate.
Although our mother had little formal education and was not a teacher by profession, she taught us through the example of her life. She lived with integrity, cared for others, and faithfully loved her children. She was also a woman of strong faith. She loved and supported her pastors and the work of the church. Whenever she was able, she gave faithfully—not only to the church, but also to her children and grandchildren.
Our mother's love was unconditional. She did not base her love on what people could do for her or on who they were. When she loved someone, she loved them wholeheartedly and without conditions.
We rarely saw our mother become upset. Even when she carried burdens or worries, she did her best to shield her children from them because she did not want us to worry. She carried herself with quiet strength and grace.
Our mother's love left a lasting mark on our hearts. Even today, there is not a single day that we do not remember her love, her sacrifices, and the example she set before us. Though she is no longer with us, the love she gave continues to live on in our hearts and in the lives of those she touched.
Written by her children and grandchildren