You demonstrated the quality of patience
When you carried us in your womb
And you carried us for 9 good months
Without complain until the time is due
You demonstrated the quality of strength
With strength you went through labour
With strength you brought us into life
You demonstrated the quality of tolerance
We awaken you and took away your sleep
Countless times you changed our diapers
You were able tolerate it all!
You exhibited the quality of protection
And defended us in time of difficulty
You covered us and kept us from danger
You exhibited the quality of responsibility
As you took care and provided our needs
And you responded any time we call
You exhibited the great quality of love
As you fought jealously on our behalf
You exhibited the quality of a musician
When you sung for us to make us sleep
You exhibited the quality of a teacher
When you taught us to be obedient
And disciplined us into righteousness.
You exhibited the quality of a true friend
When you stood by us in time of trouble
You exhibited the quality of a counselor
And advised us when we are confused
You exhibited the quality of forgiveness
When you easily let go when offended
You exhibited the quality of a doctor
And gave us medicine when we were sick
You are the cord of unity in the family
You are the foundation stone of our lives
You are the great compass of our lives
You are the beautiful flower of our lives
Even now that we are grown
You are still a mother unto us.
May the hand of the Almighty bless you
And protect you from all evil
Mothers we say well done, Ahekoo !
