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Message of thanks for special mom

"Thank you for being there for us." It's just seven little words. But it's a sentiment that Deepi and Jotti Leihl want to deliver from the bottom of their hearts to their mom on Mother's Day.
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Deepi Leihl, left, and twin sister Jotti, wanted to publicly express their gratitude to their mom, Jaswinder, for everything she's done for them through their 33 years.

"Thank you for being there for us." It's just seven little words.

But it's a sentiment that Deepi and Jotti Leihl want to deliver from the bottom of their hearts to their mom on Mother's Day.

The 33-year-old twins - who've suffered from dwarfism from birth and need wheelchairs to get around - wanted to surprise their mom by publicly displaying in the Richmond News their deep appreciation of everything their mom, Jaswinder, has done for them throughout their often challenging lives.

"My mom has done so, so much for us that I just wanted everyone to know how great she is," said Deepi, who penned her thoughts in a special Mother's Day tribute (see insert below).

"It's not just the obvious things, like looking after us all these years, but it's all the little things as well.

"And I just wanted her to know that it's all those things that she does for the both of us that makes her so special."

The twins, speaking outside their east Cambie home, recalled how Jaswinder spent countless hours watching their favourite TV shows with them, sat for days on end in hospital with them, and how she had to give up her job to care for them.

"She has sacrificed so much," added Deepi, who hopes to one day become a radio broadcaster and currently does work for UBC Radio.

"When she reads this, I just want to say a huge thank you for helping us become the people we are."

Tribute to my mom

By Deepi Leihl

Everyone says their mom is the best mom in the world. My mom is.

My mom has been the most supportive person in my life.

I can not imagine what my life would be like if it weren't for my mom.

I would like to take this opportunity, on Mother's Day especially, to thank my mom for

not just the big things, but the little, everyday stuff, like helping with all of my care, watching movies with me and lifting me from my wheelchair throughout my life - even when, at times, she was too tired.

But, most of all, my mom encouraged me to stand up for, and believe in, myself.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! I love you Mom. Thank you.

Deepi