Fwd: Fw: Nice article to read about Parents

[Prasanna B N]

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Subject: Fw: Nice article to read about Parents
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:50:52 +0530

Please read tooooooooo good !

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Narrated by an IAF pilot to IIT students on Special seminar for HUMAN

RELATIONS

My parents left for our native place on Thursday and we went to the 

Airport to see them off. In fact, my father had never traveled by air
 

before, so I just took this opportunity to make him experience the same.

In spite of being asked to book tickets by train, I got them tickets on 

Jet Airways. The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was 

surprised to see That I had booked them by air. 

The excitement was very 
apparent on his face, waiting for the time of travel. Just like a school 

boy, he was preparing himself on that  day and we all went to the airport,
 

right from using the trolley for his luggage, the baggage check-in and 

asking for window seat and waiting restlessly for the security check-in 

to happen. He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I, too, was overcome 

with joy watching him experience all these things.

As they were about to go in for the security check-in, he walked up to 

me with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He became very emotional and
 

it was not as if I had done something great but the fact that this 

meant a great deal to him. When he said thanks, I told him there was no 

need to thank me.

But later, thinking about the entire incident, I looked back at my 

life. As a child how many dreams our parents have made come true. Without 

understanding the financial situation, we ask for
 cricket bats, dresses, 

toys, outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability, they have 

catered to all our needs. Did we ever think about the sacrifices they had 

to make to accommodate many of our wishes? Did we ever say thanks for 

all that they have done for us?

Same way, today when it comes to our children, we always think that we 

should put them in a good school. Regardless of the amount of donation,
 

we will ensure that we will have to give the child the best, theme 

parks, toys, etc. But we tend to forget that our parents have sacrificed a 

lot for our sake to see us happy, so it is our responsibility to ensure 

that their dreams are realized and what they failed to see when they 

were young, it is our responsibility to ensure that they experience all 

those and their life is complete.

Many times, when my parents had asked me some questions, I have 

actually answered back without patience. When my daughter asks me something, I 

have been very polite in answering.  Now I realize how they would have 

felt at those moments. Let us realize that old age is a second 

childhood and just as we take care of our children, the same attention and same 

care need to be given to our parents and elders.

Rather than my dad saying thank you to me, I would want to say sorry 

for making him wait so long for this small dream. I do realize how much 

he has sacrificed for my sake and I will do my best to give the best 

possible attention to all their wishes. Just because they are old does not 

mean that they will have to give up everything and keep sacrificing for 

their grandchildren also. They  have wishes, too.

Take good care of your parents

 

 

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