Inspirational Story: Real beauty lies not in the physical
"Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms, and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the baby's hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was marred.
When he rushed home from school one day and flung himself into his mother's arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be a succession of heartbreaks. He blurted out the tragedy. "A boy, a big boy...called me a freak." He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. "You might mingle with other young people," his mother reproved him, but felt a tenderness in her heart.
The boy's father had a session with the family physician. Could nothing be done? "I believe I could graft on a pair of outer ears, if they could be procured," the doctor decided. Whereupon the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man.
Two years went by. Then, "You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it's a secret," said the father. The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged. His talents blossomed into genius, and school and college became a series of triumphs. Later, he married and entered the diplomatic service. "But I must know!" he urged his father. "Who gave so much for me? I could never do enough for him."
"I do not believe you could," said the father, "but the agreement was that you are not to know...not yet."
The years kept their profound secret, but the day did come... one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother's casket. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to reveal... that the mother had no outer ears. "Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut," he whispered gently, "and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful, did they?"
Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance, but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what can be seen, but what cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what is done but not known.
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This made my eyes turned water. I am hit hard. The love of a mother is very profound. Sacrifices her own just to help out her son. Such a very inspiring story. My mother did some things for me that I am not aware disregarding her a lot of times. By reading this one here made me think of ways to give back her love. I thank you for this post, really I meant this with all my heart. Thank you, thank you oh so much!
That is an inspiring story. Very touching. Mothers are amazing people.
after reading this post I can’t help myself to burst into tears. truly a mothers love is selfless. she can do anything for the sake of there son or daughter. the story only proves to that what a mother can anything when it comes to there son or daughter.
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Wow, this is a powerful story. There are so many people who aren’t allowed to be successful because of their defects. These are horrible reasons for a person not to be treated fairly. I remember like it was yesterday asking my mother why people made fun of others that couldn’t help their condition – I was around 5 years old. I have always had a heavy heart for people and feel everyone deserves a chance at a fulfilling life.