Dear
Mom & Dad,
There
are so many things I'd like to tell you both face to face. I have
been thinking for a while but never said with you both, I either lack
the words or fail to find the time or place. I would like to share
few things right from my heart through this post. You'll find, at
least in part, the feelings that the passing years have left in my
heart. The memories of childhood days and all that you have done to
make our home a happy place and growing up such fun.
You
both are my first role models, knowingly or un-knowingly many traits
I have inhibited from you both. Would like to share few of the many
things which I have learned.
Respect
to elders :
I think I was around 6-7 years when this happened, which was still in
my mind as it was happened recently. One day 2-3 elders came to our
house for normal visit, when they came, you asked me to wish them
hello by folding hands, I said I will not wish and I went inside ,
you came inside and given me a tight slap ( That was the first and
last time you have beaten me) and strictly warned me not to repeat
and advised me to respect elders. I used to wish elders from then
even though un-willingly it is after few years I have realized the
importance of that and I can proudly say that I have never shown
disrespect to elders at any point of time in my career till now.
Value
of money :
You started giving me and brother pocket money even when we were kids
. Used to give us only when we have done some work. You asked us to
work in the garden of our well wishers or work in our shop when ever
there is free time or holidays. The best part is when we used to work
in the shop, you have never treated both of us as your sons in work
place, treated equally along with other workers. You have taught us
the importance of money.
Holistic
Development :
You have never put pressure on us and made us keep our feet firmly on
the ground and move around, never pushed us to study hard . You are
strict at the same way given lot of freedom. I used to grumble when
you used to say to mom that we have to wash our own clothes and clean
our rooms at least once in a week. I used to not understand and
grumble at that point of time. I remember you have encouraged me many
times to learn at least one musical instrument and you have purchased
and brought them to home, but still did not care much at that time.
When I see anyone who plays any musical instrument now a days, I feel
bad for not listening to you at that time. You have requested many
times to learn 4 wheeler driving, but I have never tried saying when
we will get chance to buy a 4 wheeler? After 15 years I have learnt
but still I am not perfect. The list goes on if I start writing this
type of incidents. During those days only you have encouraged us to
have holistic development. It
took many years for me to realize all these things. I can confidently
say that even well educated present generation parents may not bring
up their children the way you both have brought us up.
Helping
Nature :
You have taught us right from childhood to give to the needy in which
ever way you can. Dad I still remember one incident where you called
me one day and asked me whether I can help one leprosy patient for
his eye operation, I have given that amount and was happy as I can
help that patient, but I was totally moved when I came to know that
as that patient was not having anyone in this world , you have taken
him personally to other city and you were there with him for two days
and brought him back after the operation was successful. Generally
people suffering from leprosy are often ostracized by society,but
being with them personally and helping is far better than just
giving. Dad, I assure that I will help in what ever way I can to the
needy ( I may not be able to do like you, but I will try ).
Mom
, you are the sweeeeetest person I have ever met, the amount of
patience you have is un imaginable. I am not even having 5 % of what
you have ( I can proudly say that if I compare with friends or
colleagues I am equal or better but ). I know that you have faced lot
of problems when dad used to be on and off from hospitals and at
home, but you have never shared those problems or burdens with both
of us thinking that we may feel bad and it may affect us. We are
grown up now , you can share with us everything. We may not call
daily like other kids to their parents but we love you a lot.
Dad,
you are highly inspirational to the present generation . At
the age of 56 you have joined degree course and decided to sit in the
classrooms along with the kids of age 18-20 .
Best part is it is not just you applied you were preparing hard for
exams and entered 3rd
year.
We
are in this position only because of you both. You both and brother
are highly instrumental in shaping up my life... Would like to thank
God for giving such a wonderful parents and brother. A big salute to
you three.
Guys
most of you must be having similar experiences like these, but now a
days I feel sad when we listen that children are leaving their
parents and not taking care of them.
Guys
parents are our role models, please give respect to them , take care
of them , don't ever neglect them, keep them happy, show love and
gratitude and try to make them proud....
With
love,
Your son
