Moteong Section neighbour cooks lunch for gogos on Mother’s Day
Sixty-nine-year-old cooks lunch for gogos on Mother's Day.
Tembisa resident Lydia Digasho from Moteong section invited the elderly to her home for lunch in celebration of Mother’s Day on May 11.
Sixty-nine-year-old Lydia, born in Potgietersrus, told her daughter to invite the elderly ladies in the neighbourhood to come and enjoy lunch on the day.
Lydia said most mothers are facing difficult situations and she wanted to do something special for them by having a relaxing day, enjoying good food.
“I love to share and food is the best thing one can ever share with others. That is one thing I was taught growing up, so when I cook I expect everyone to finish their plates because when I cook I pour my whole heart into it,” said Lydia.
“I wanted to show love to the ladies because they are my mothers too. Give them comfort for a couple of hours and share food because sharing is caring, as my granddaughter always says.
“They must leave here warm and comfortable because we all love them. They should always know that,” said Lydia.
The grannies showed up, chatted and laughed until the food was dished up. The meal included samp with mashed potatoes and pumpkin, hake, carrots and gravy, and a custard desert.
Granddaughter Pertunia Digasho served the guests and they started digging in after a prayer.
Pertunia said what her grandmother does is a service, and service is not about compensation but giving from the goodness of your heart.
“The little she does embodies integrity and compassion, may the Lord bless her for nobody is as considerate her,” said Pertunia.
Among the guests was Jane Mejapelo. Jane said they are very happy and blessed because not many can do what MamDigasho did for them, may the Lord bless her.
“Our children did not do much for us, this is very special because it comes from another mother,” said Jane.
Gogo Violet Leetsola, born in 1945, said they have never invited each other in the neighbourhood over, except in churches.
“When I heard about Mother’s Day on TV, I thought where would I find my present from? It is the first time I am at a nice gathering like this. It makes me feel special, I feel like I can fly,” said Gogo Leetsala.
