Unconditional love, selfless sacrifices and a lifetime of wisdom are just some of the reasons we adore our mums.
For Seasons resident Fay Comloquoy and her second of three daughters Jenni Borg, this Mother’s Day will be an especially meaningful one as it marks the first of many Jenni will celebrate as a grandmother.
While Fay recalls the start to her motherhood journey in the 50s as a challenging time, she said she loved “everything” about watching her three daughters grow up.
Falling pregnant at the young age of 21 and before she had married her late husband, Fay said her Catholic parents were left unimpressed, leading to a quick wedding before their first child’s birth.
Just 15 months later, Fay discovered she was expecting again – this time with Jenni, who suffered from Colic and later contracted Tuberculosis at the age of three.
“Those were difficult times… I wouldn’t have made it through without the support of my husband,” Fay said.
“I’m so proud of the people they are and the individuals they have become.”
The family will celebrate Mother’s Day at Jenni’s house this year, who Fay referred to as her “rock” and thanked her daughter for her support during the moments she “needed it most”.
“It will be nice to celebrate Mother’s Day for three generations this year, as my daughter has just had her own child,” Jenni said.
“When you become a mum and walk out of that hospital, no one gives you a manual, so my mum taught me everything I know about raising kids.
“Mum never overstepped – she gave me the confidence to handle it myself, but also made sure I knew she was there if I needed her and now I see myself doing the same thing with my daughter.”
After moving into several retirement villages which could not cater to Faye’s care needs, the grandmother of nine and great grandmother of four moved into Seasons Mango Hill.
Since her mum has called Seasons home, Jenni said their relationship has strengthened, allowing more time to connect as mother and daughter.
From sitting by the pool and feeding the birds to watching Dutch musician Andre Rieu’s concert at the local cinema, the pair cherish every moment spent together.
“I always say Seasons is mum’s third life,” Jenni said.
“With mum living here, I’ve learned so much more about her and her life than ever before because we have the time to chat and we can focus on building memories.”
Whether it was school holidays spent at the beach or in the family caravan, Jenni said her parents always worked hard and made sacrifices for her and her sisters.
The family still laughs about a day at Pilot Beach when Jenni and her sisters nearly “walked on water” after spotting what they believed were sharks — only for their parents to tell them, once safely back on shore, that they were actually dolphins.
“We were some of the lucky ones who just had a really awesome childhood,” she said.
“My favourite thing about mum and dad was that they showed us that you don’t need a million bucks to be happy.”
“Mum did everything she could for us… she looked after me and now I get to look after her.”
Although Jenni admits her personality has always aligned more with her dad, there are clear similarities between her and her mum – both of who are resilient, strong and compassionate.
“I used to be a bit of a doormat, but mum taught me to stand up for myself and not to change who I am for anyone else,” Jenni said.
“You only get one mum and I think she’s the queen – she’s our queen.”
Whether you are a mum, a mother figure, hoping to become a mum, grieving the loss of a mother of child or navigating a complex family relationship, all of us at Seasons wish you a meaningful Mother’s Day.
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