2016.05.09

The most beautiful scene in life occurs when we miss our mothers. Because that uniqueness and extraordinariness flowing in our blood and revealed by our words and actions comes right from our mothers' infinite care and teaching by precept and example.

---- Maupassant

In early May, all communities of Times Property initiated "I Love My Home" activities to celebrate Mother's Day and express love for mothers in different ways.

Carnations: Mom, I love you.

"Happy Mother's Day to Xuanxuan's mom!" Early that morning, the property management staff waited at places such as the entrances and exits, the park and the garage to send the mothers carnations in honor of selfless maternal love.

"Oh, a gift for me again! I had completely forgotten that today is Mother's Day! I must take my daughter to accompany my mother today," said Mrs. Wu, an owner from Times King City (Zhongshan). Her face was lit with a childlike expression of happiness when she received a fresh flower from a staff person.

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Affection DIY: Creating one's own expression of love

Ikebana, potted plants and creative greeting cards were among the various gifts full of love produced by both older and younger children with waste paper, leaves and other materials. Some children ingeniously depicted episodes from their lives on the cards as a way to thank them for accompanying and caring for children at each stage in life. Some drew pictures of their mothers who, despite the travails of aging, were always as young and beautiful as in their memory.

On the other side was the warm and touching activity: "Greetings and Wishes Written to Mothers." "Mom, I love you forever," "Mom, happy Mother's Day. Thank you for your care to make me grow up happily." Each word and sentence conveyed the children's full love and best wishes for their mothers. "This is the first time that I have received a gift made by my child. Though it's just a small card, I am deeply touched by his heart," said mother Xu happily, who lived in Times City Phase III Block 41.

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Small hands holding big hands: Walking ahead happily

"Mom, there's a barrier ahead. I'm here, so don't be afraid. Just raise your foot." In the activity of "A Stormy Life Journey," the four-year-old Mingxuan held the hand of his blindfolded mother and led her ahead step by step. As reminded by Xuanming, they crossed one barrier after another and reached the destination. "I always think of him as being young, so I worry about everything he does. However, when I was blindfolded he reminded me of the barriers and steps carefully all the way and led me through an unusual journey," said the mother. She was so moved that she couldn't stop hugging and kissing her boy.

It was a warm, happy scene where the little children held their mothers by the hand. Older children also yearned for a try. Miss Wang, who had just led her mother to the destination, said, "It was Mom who always led me by hand when I was little. Now, I should spend more time accompanying her, before she is old and I'm still young. Just now, when I held her hand, it was as if she held mine in my childhood."

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Warm voluntary medical examination and treatment: I am happy if you are healthy

Gradual discovery: The most beautiful thing in this world is that I have grown up and she is still young; I am able to repay her, and she is still healthy.

A program of voluntary medical examination and treatment was launched by all Times Property communities in cooperation with professional medical institutions, which conducted multiple medical examinations and treatments for mothers free of charge, including blood pressure and blood sugar measurement, cervical spine massage, cupping and auricular-plaster therapy. Additionally, a special channel for consulting was opened. The medical staff explained the health-related issues--such as seasonal health preservation and summer diet--to the mothers, showing their love and good wishes for mothers by keeping them healthy.

A mother's job is probably the most difficult work on earth. A mother has no salary or holidays. She has to be on hand for 24 hours and proficient in various skills. However, she does so without complaint. Despite the lack of a powerful build, she resolutely protects us from wind and rain. She lacks sturdy shoulders, but she often shoulders our sorrow and worry. Let's live each day as Mother's Day. Let's be children who rely on our mothers and accompany them through life, just as they did for us in our growing-up years.