Every day is Mothers Day

GEORGE TOWN: Mothers Day is usually when many would take their mums out for a nice day of indulgence but that’s not the case with Roopinder Kaur Sandher because to her, every day is Mothers Day.

“After my dad died in 2006, I enjoy good bonding sessions with my mum at home daily as my brother is working in Singapore.

Show of love: Roopinder celebrating Mothers Day with her mum, who she has been caring for since her father’s death.

“I think that’s more important than to celebrate the occasion just on a particular day each year,” said the 36-year-old head of corporate communications.

“When my mum is not feeling well or needs something, I am the one she calls.

“She has high blood pressure, so I try to be there and look after her,” she said.

Roopinder said this year, she would not be around on Mothers Day due to work commitment.

“I have been worried about her health and to make sure she always has company while I am away, I sent her to stay with my grandmother in Ipoh.

“This is the first time that we will not be together for Mothers Day but I will take her out for her favourite meal when I’m back in Penang.

Tender loving care: Goh and his mother happy to pose for a picture to capture one of the many family moments they share.

Businessman Goh Toh Sin also feels that Mothers Day should be celebrated every day.

“My 82-year-old mother and I are very close and we live together.

“I would usually pop into her room just to say ‘Hi’ or ‘Goodbye’ before going to work,” he said.

Goh, 45, who lost his father in 2015, said he also realised that his mum had aged.

“I try to make sure she is always happy as two of my brothers have passed on as well.

“My other brother lives in Kuala Lumpur,” he said.

Goh said during weekends, he would try to have breakfast and dinner with his mum.

“My wife and kids are close to her as well. I believe children will follow examples, so I have to make sure my three kids see how we treat and care for our elderly,” he said, adding that his mother preferred family photographs to lavish gifts.

“I would take her to a photo studio almost every year to take new family photos.

“Every time we go out, we will take a photo as well,” he said.