2 - My Mother's Birthday Surprise

"THE SURPRISE"


When you say the word surprise, it is known to be done by many people in a secret way. This is usually the cause of having an excitement to a one special occasion. Actually, this is already a hobby to most people. For me, this is very necessary to do all the time. You get to expect already that you would be able to make someone happy. That's why it's always better to do it intentionally to other people who are very special to you.


It happened two years ago when my mother celebrated her 50th birthday. My family and I were really planning everything. We were so careful in keeping our surprise birthday party for her. She had no idea that even though we were all busy with our office works and school works, we still had the time to schedule and plan everything that was needed for her surprise party. When it was already her birthday, she wasn't really sure of what her plan was. What she knows was that some of her brothers and sisters were busy with many things. What she didn't know was that most of our family members and relatives were already waiting at the venue. They were just there hiding and waiting for our arrival.


My mom actually had an idea already of the sudden change of plans. What my dad told her was that our family friends were there to meet us. One reason they were there also was that they had to replace our family relatives due to lack of presence. So then we left and went on to the restaurant. We finally arrived and got down from the car. Our family friends were there, and they greeted my mom. While on the other hand, she had no idea that our family relatives were already preparing to surprise her. But if you look at her face, you can feel that she was kind of down and disappointed because what she knows was that none of our closest relatives were going to show up. Then after maybe a few minutes, they all suddenly showed up while singing the birthday song. Some of them were bringing the cake. My mother was so surprised. she can't believe what was happening. The other people who she didn't expect to see there, were really there celebrating with her.


Everyone of them were really happy for my mom. They were glad because the surprise was a success. Though my mom said that she kind of had a slight feeling that there was something fishy. Other than that, everyone enjoyed. For my mom, she can't describe the feeling that she had in her that time. She was so overwhelmed and glad. You can see that she really cried because of how surprised and how appreciated she felt during that day. It was really her special day.


With this story, I've learned that it is always a good thing to surprise people. Whenever you make a surprise for someone, they can feel that you appreciate them. Another thing also is that they can feel that they are important to you that's why you make it a point that you do something very special for them. Other than that, you will feel great because you know that you were able to do something good to someone who will never forget the appreciative thing you've done for them.