On Mother's Day, first-time mums reflect on their own parents' sacrifices

Avila with her son and husband.

KOTA KINABALU: Celebrating her first Mother's Day as a parent, news content writer Avila Geraldine Samuel says motherhood changed her priorities in life while making her more appreciative of her own mum.

Avila, who works for an assistant minister here, said motherhood has taught her to evaluate and rearrange what is important to her.