“I have been disappointed many times”
During the gratitude and graduation ceremony for 9th grade students of Nguyen Trai Secondary School (Nam Sach, Hai Duong ), Ms. Tran Thi Quynh Diep, a teacher of the school and also the mother of a student who has just completed school, shared her sincere story about her journey of motherhood, touching the hearts of many people.
Stepping up to the podium to speak, not as a teacher, Ms. Quynh Diep opened with a simple confession: “I – today, would like to stand here, not as a teacher of the school, but as a mother.
A mother with a child is also sitting down there, about to leave middle school, preparing to embark on a new journey with greater challenges, greater pressure, and opportunities for growth ahead.
She shared her hesitations when deciding to speak out about things that were not brilliant achievements or great pride, but just the sincere, very ordinary feelings of a mother who loves her child, has hopes for her child, and has also been pressured many times because her child has not been as she expected.
Her son, a student at the very school and class she teaches, is not a good student, nor is he really obedient like many of his friends.
Ms. Quynh Diep and her son Hoang Tuan Minh at the 2024-2025 school year closing ceremony (Photo: Character provided).
“My child – as many people probably know – is not a good student, nor is he really obedient like many of his classmates. My child is a bit more naive, clumsy, immature in thinking and a bit more mischievous than the other students,” the female teacher confided.
The honest confessions revealed the moments that the mother had experienced: "I have been disappointed many times, shed tears many times. There were days when my mother and I returned home silently with deep wounds in our hearts. A mother, no matter how strong, is just a weak woman in front of her child's sadness."
“After all the turmoil in my heart, I realized…”
However, beyond those emotions, the mother realized a deep feeling: “After all the turmoil in my heart, I realized that true love does not come from good grades or compliments, but from daring to accept our children for who they are – the imperfections.”
The mother continued: “You, despite all your shortcomings and flaws, are still the only child, the most wonderful gift that life has given you. As long as you have a happy childhood, growing up with love, understanding and patience – that is the most precious thing.”
Mom doesn't need you to stand on the podium, doesn't need you to have the highest score, doesn't need you to be praised in front of the crowd. Mom just wants you to be healthy, to try your best, to listen, to love, to stand up every time you fall, to grow up every day. Just that alone, Mom is very, very proud of you.
Ms. Quynh Diep affirmed that the most precious thing is for her child to grow up happily, with love and understanding. The mother does not focus on superficial achievements but appreciates her child's little efforts, ability to listen, love and stand up after falling.
The mother continued to whisper: “You know, to raise you, over the years, I had to learn to be a mother, a father, a teacher, and a friend. I am not perfect, I have made mistakes, been weak, and been desperate. But there is one thing that has never changed – my love for you.
That love is unconditional, limitless, and doesn’t require you to “deserve it”. Today, watching you and your friends step onto this stage – closing a journey through middle school, I want to send you a message: Whoever you are, find your own light – no need to be like anyone else.”
Love for children – is the most perfect thing
Not only giving heartfelt words to her son, the mother also sent a message to her son and his classmates, and expressed deep gratitude to the teachers who devoted themselves to teaching and not abandoning students with many shortcomings.
“To my son’s classmates – lovely, emotional children – thank you for being a part of my son’s childhood. Thank you for caring for him, for playing with him, for not criticizing him when he was naive or clumsy. Your pure friendship is a precious thing that my son will carry with him for the rest of his life,” said Ms. Quynh Diep.
Mother Quynh Diep said she always spends as much time as possible taking care of and being with her child (Photo: Character provided).
Expressing gratitude to the teachers, as a mother, Ms. Diep Quynh bowed her head to thank the teachers who taught her child, even though he was not an excellent student. But the teachers did not abandon him, loved him with her mother, and taught him with all their hearts.
“Thank you for being patient, for being tolerant, for giving my child the opportunity to grow up despite many shortcomings. Your dedication, responsibility, soul and intelligence have helped my child and many of his friends improve every day,” said Ms. Quynh.
To the other mothers and fathers present at today’s ceremony, Ms. Diep Quynh expressed: “Although each of us has our own circumstances, we all have one thing in common: boundless love for our children. Our children may not be perfect, but our love for them is the most perfect thing.”
Finally, the teacher and mother sent a message to her beloved students: “I wish that you will always keep gratitude, kindness, and faith in yourself in your hearts. Wherever you go, whatever you do, remember that there is a place that is always waiting for you to return. That is your family, your school, and the never-ending love of your parents and teachers.”
Teacher Tran Thi Diep Quynh's sharing made many students cry with emotion (Photo: Character provided).
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/loi-noi-gan-ruot-cua-nguoi-me-tinh-yeu-khong-den-tu-nhung-bang-diem-dep-20250530225030152.htm
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