People frequently pass rash judgments without first hearing someone’s story. This was the case for Maria, who worked tirelessly to provide her kid with the greatest possible future. Maria one day proven everyone’s assumptions to be incorrect.
Maria had always had a difficult existence. She was from a low-income family and, despite her best efforts, always seemed to come up short. She committed her life to giving her son, Aiden, the greatest possible upbringing.
She worked as a janitor for a cleaning firm and frequently struggled to meet her financial obligations. Maria worked twelve hours a day to guarantee that Aiden was fed and cared for. When he was old enough, mom sent him to a reputable boarding school in the suburbs.
“I’m gonna work real hard off to make sure you can attend college. Momma’s got you covered, okay,” she told Aiden before he boarded the bus. Maria made sure to write to Aiden every chance that she could.
Years later, Aiden excelled in science and informed mom that he got an opportunity to shadow a doctor at a medical clinic. He determined that was what he wanted to be when he grew up. Aiden also told Maria that he met a girl called Linda while job shadowing and the two had begun dating.
“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something.”
Linda turned out to be the daughter of another doctor at the office that Aiden had visited. “Listen, son, I don’t want you to get your heart broken. Maria wrote to her son, “But Linda comes from wealth, and her family might look down on you,”
“Don’t worry, mom. She knows where we’re from, and she doesn’t care. She loves me as I am. Trust me, you’ll see,” Aiden wrote back. Aiden and Linda stayed together after graduating high school and attended the same college.
When Maria met Linda, she realized why Aiden adored her. Linda was humble and did not condemn Maria, even after learning where she worked. When Aiden revealed that he and Linda had become engaged, Maria quickly gave her blessing.
Maria planned an engagement party at a local restaurant to celebrate and meet Linda’s parents, Hugh and Elizabeth.
“I don’t think that’s going to happen, Maria. My parents are very stuck up, so when they learned about Aiden’s background, they didn’t give their blessing,” Linda revealed.
After some consideration, Hugh and Elizabeth grudgingly gave Aiden their blessing and agreed to pay for the wedding. The ceremony was really lavish. Linda donned a gorgeous bridal gown that her grandmother had given her. The cake was massive, and Hugh had hired a well-known chef to cater the event.
Maria eventually had the opportunity to meet Hugh and Elizabeth, but they did not treat her well. When asked what degree she had, Maria answered, “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, then we couldn’t have given Linda all of this,” Elizabeth replied rudely. Hugh and Elizabeth hosted VIP guests, including well-known businessmen from the city. When asked who Maria was, they appeared ashamed to admit she was the groom’s mother.
Following the vows and I-dos, the groom and bride’s families took turns giving speeches. Hugh and Elizabeth took the stage first, congratulating the newlyweds on their union. They then revealed their gift, which startled Aiden and Linda given that Hugh had already paid for the wedding.
“We’re really sorry. We’ve mistreated you since the moment we met you.”
“We know you are both house-hunting and will move in together soon. So we’re going to pay for all of your furniture and appliances,” Huge revealed.
“Once you’ve found a house, it will be fully furnished,” Elizabeth added. The gift was welcomed with cheers from the audience. Hugh and Elizabeth were filled with pride at the reaction. Maria stood right next to the stage. Many people began to mumble and murmur, expecting a cheap present in comparison.
Maria shed a tear of joy as she congratulated the newlyweds. She didn’t care about the verdict. Maria was just pleased with her son and daughter-in-law. However, what she said next surprised the entire wedding party.
“I worked all my life and saved up to pay for your college tuition because I knew it would be expensive. Then you decided you wanted to be a doctor, and I thought, wow, even more expensive,” Maria joked.
Hugh and Elizabeth were clearly laughing at her rather than with her. Maria looked into her purse for an envelope before proceeding.
“The funny thing is, you got a scholarship to study medicine anyway, so you didn’t even need all the money I saved. So now that you’re about to get your doctorate and you’re getting married to this brilliant young woman, what better way to congratulate you than by buying you a house,” Maria revealed.
The entire wedding party gasped in disbelief as Maria opened her packet and handed Aiden and Linda a set of keys. Everyone stood to applause, leaving Hugh and Elizabeth astonished. After the ceremony, Hugh and Elizabeth apologized to Maria.
“We’re really sorry. We’ve mistreated you since the moment we met you. We apologize for judging you. You’ve really shown us how remarkable you are,” Elizabeth told Maria.
“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something,” Maria replied.
By the end of the year, Aiden had completed his PhD and joined Hugh’s practice as a doctor. Aiden insisted that Maria retire from her job as a cleaner. Hugh and Elizabeth followed suit shortly after. Linda organized Maria a retirement party, and Aiden purchased her a brand new automobile to express his gratitude for everything.
Soon, Aiden and Linda had their own children. Maria lived as a grandparent to the children, a role she gladly shared with Hugh and Elizabeth.
What can we learn from this story?
Do not take bad feedback personally. All Maria cared about was her son’s happiness and prosperity. She refused to allow the judgment pull her down, and in the end, she proved all of her critics wrong.
You never know what people have gone through. Hugh and Elizabeth had misconceptions about Maria because she worked as a janitor. Finally, they recognized Maria was just as hardworking and deserving of respect as everyone else.
Please share this story with your friends and family. It might motivate them and improve their day.