People often make snap judgments without knowing the full facts. Maria worked every day to offer her son the finest future. Maria surprised everyone one day.
Maria’s life was always difficult. She was poor and constantly got the short end of the stick, despite her best efforts. She lived to give her son Aiden the best childhood.
She was a janitor for a cleaning firm and struggled financially. Maria worked 12 hours a day to feed and care for Aiden. She sent him to a decent suburban boarding school when he was old enough.
“I’ll work hard to get you to college. Before Aiden boarded the bus, momma said, “I’ll cover you.” Maria wrote Aiden whenever she could.
Years later, Aiden excelled in science and told her he job shadowed a doctor. He declared that his adult goal. He told Maria he met Linda while job shadowing and started dating her.
“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something.”
Linda was the daughter of another doctor Aiden had seen. I don’t want your heart shattered, son. Linda is wealthy, thus her family may look down on you “Maria wrote to her son.
“Don’t worry, mama. She knows where we’re from but doesn’t care. I am loved as I am. Believe me, you’ll see “Aiden replied. After high school, Aiden and Linda attended the same college.
Maria recognized Aiden’s affection for Linda after meeting her. Even after learning Maria’s job, Linda was humble and didn’t judge. Maria immediately approved of Aiden and Linda’s engagement.
Maria hosted an engagement party at a local restaurant to celebrate and meet Linda’s parents, Hugh and Elizabeth.
“That’s unlikely, Maria. My parents are picky, so they didn’t approve of Aiden’s background “Linda said.
After several time, Hugh and Elizabeth reluctantly approved Aiden and paid for the wedding. The ceremony was lavish. Linda donned a gorgeous wedding dress her grandma gave her. Hugh engaged a famous chef to cook the wedding and the cake was huge.
Maria met Hugh and Elizabeth, but they mistreated her. When questioned her degree, Maria said, “I didn’t get the chance to finish my studies because Aiden’s dad left me to raise him alone.”
“Well, if we hadn’t worked hard, we couldn’t have given Linda all this,” Elizabeth said harshly. Hugh and Elizabeth hosted VIP guests, including city businessmen. They were embarrassed to say Maria was the groom’s mother.
After vows and I-dos, the groom and bride’s families spoke. Hugh and Elizabeth congratulated the newlyweds first. Hugh had already paid for the wedding, so Aiden and Linda were astonished by their gift.
Sorry, truly sorry. We’ve mistreated you since we met.”
We know you’re house-hunting and moving in together shortly. “We’ll pay for your furniture and appliances,” Huge said.
Elizabeth continued, “Once you find a house, it will be fully furnished.” Attendees applauded the gift. Hugh and Elizabeth were proud with the response. Next to the stage was Maria. Many visitors whispered and murmured since they expected a cheap present.
When congratulating the newlyweds, Maria wiped away a tear. She didn’t mind the verdict. Maria was happy for her son and daughter-in-law. But her next statement startled the bridal party.
“I worked my whole life to save for your college fees because I knew it would be expensive. Later, you decided to become a doctor, which seemed even more expensive “Maria laughed.
Hugh and Elizabeth were laughing at her, not with her. Maria took an envelope from her purse before continuing.
Interestingly, you earned a scholarship to study medicine, so you didn’t need my savings. Since you’re obtaining your degree and marrying this smart young woman, what better way to celebrate than by purchasing you a house “Maria said.
All the wedding guests gasped when Maria opened her packet and gave Aiden and Linda keys. Hugh and Elizabeth were surprised when everyone applauded. Hugh and Elizabeth apologized to Maria after the ceremony.
Sorry, truly sorry. We’ve mistreated you since we met. We’re sorry for judging. “You’ve shown us your amazingness,” Elizabeth informed Maria.
“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something,” she said.
Aiden completed his degree and joined Hugh’s practice by year’s end. Aiden requested Maria retire from janitorial duties. Hugh and Elizabeth followed shortly after. Maria’s retirement party was hosted by Linda, and Aiden purchased her a new car to thank her.
Aiden and Linda soon had children. Maria enjoyed being a grandparent with Hugh and Elizabeth.
What can this story teach us?
Don’t believe negative feedback. Everything to Maria was her son’s achievement and happiness. She didn’t let the judgment deter her, and she proved her naysayers wrong.
One never knows what someone has endured. The fact that Maria was a janitor misled Hugh and Elizabeth. They concluded that Maria was as hardworking and deserving of respect as everyone else.
Tell your family and friends this story. It may inspire and cheer them up.
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