Finally shining on her own

My mom, the world-renowned parchment craft artist

- BY INIGO S. ROCES

There's no greater sacrifice than that which a parent makes for her child.

I had never truly realized the extent to which my mother put mine and my sister's needs ahead of her own until I became a parent myself and learned the many sacrifices I had to make for my own dear child.

As my sister and myself were growing up, we never found ourselves lacking the tools with which to expand our creativity. After all, our mother always provided in abundance, whether it was rolls of newsprint with which to draw on, the finest sets of artist grade pencils and pastels, or new art project ideas to further grow our talents. It should come as no surprise that my sister and I eventually pursued creative careers. I may not draw as much, but you could say I never put the pen down, being a full-time journalist. My sister continued in the arts, finishing her studies in interior design and putting into practice in her own home.