I Insisted My 73 Year Old Mom Sit For Math College Exam— She Got Hugs From The Proctor
Sometimes risk (with ambition) brings unexpected, rewarding stories
In 2023, my mom finished high school in America at a young age of 72. In 2024, she is in her first year of college in Texas. In between, I am filled with unexpected stories.
There is abundance of joy in documenting her journey through my eyes.
Story 1: At Houston DMV (driving License) office
It was a usual summer day in Houston — under the blazing sun, it’s a hot and sultry day outside while chill and cold inside the cocoon of a well air-conditioned public building.
The setting of this story is a Houston DMV office. For the uninitiated, it is the office where you go to get your state identification card or driving license. Once upon a time, long lines would be the norm. Now, they have a token system. Like any other public service office, it was buzzing with activity. With that much of a throughput of people, life gets mechanical for all the agents behind the counter.
When Mom and I approached the counter, the reaction was no different. I said, “My mom would like to get her ID and here are the documents.” With those words, I pushed…
