HI friends I want to share this message....
A conversation. ...this was narrated by an IAF pilot to IIT students on special seminar for HUMAN RELATION.
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 Ur parents!
Best Regards
Ram
From India, Hyderabad
A conversation. ...this was narrated by an IAF pilot to IIT students on special seminar for HUMAN RELATION.
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 Ur parents!
Best Regards
Ram
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Ram,
WOnderful!!!
I have read this story long back, since then there is not even a single day I refused anything to my Parents.
We generally realise their importance in our life, once they are gone. It is not with this relationship, generally it happens in all the relationships.
Thanks for making us realise their importance and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
CHeers!!
Archna
From India, Delhi
113WOnderful!!!
I have read this story long back, since then there is not even a single day I refused anything to my Parents.
We generally realise their importance in our life, once they are gone. It is not with this relationship, generally it happens in all the relationships.
Thanks for making us realise their importance and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
CHeers!!
Archna
From India, Delhi
Hi Ram,
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish we all could think about our parnets and in-laws this way too.
not just fulfilling our dreams and prioritizing our children's needs.
I will try my best to follow this.
Regards,
Neelam.
From India, Mumbai
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish we all could think about our parnets and in-laws this way too.
not just fulfilling our dreams and prioritizing our children's needs.
I will try my best to follow this.
Regards,
Neelam.
From India, Mumbai
Ram..
A Moving experience. Reminds me of the similar reflections when I got my father-in-law a ticket for his travel from Delhi to Chennai by Jet Airways. It was his first ever travel in his 60 years and I still remember how he was moved and thrilled. He was my friend, philosopher and guide.
Tks for reminding the values of relationship..
Rgds. Venkat
From India, Mumbai
A Moving experience. Reminds me of the similar reflections when I got my father-in-law a ticket for his travel from Delhi to Chennai by Jet Airways. It was his first ever travel in his 60 years and I still remember how he was moved and thrilled. He was my friend, philosopher and guide.
Tks for reminding the values of relationship..
Rgds. Venkat
From India, Mumbai
Hi Ram,
A truly moving and outstanding reminder on human relations which are becoming endangered due to ever rising hostilities and cut throat competition.
Like to see many more such contributions from you.
Keep sharing.
Regards,
PRADEEP
From India, Hyderabad
A truly moving and outstanding reminder on human relations which are becoming endangered due to ever rising hostilities and cut throat competition.
Like to see many more such contributions from you.
Keep sharing.
Regards,
PRADEEP
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Ram,
That's so touching!!!
Thanks for making me realise, tho' sub-conciously we are aware of it.. But in the midst of our busy schedule.. you know what happens...
Cheers
Rajashree
Director,
XLRI, Singapore [off shoot of XLRI, Jamshedpur]
That's so touching!!!
Thanks for making me realise, tho' sub-conciously we are aware of it.. But in the midst of our busy schedule.. you know what happens...
Cheers
Rajashree
Director,
XLRI, Singapore [off shoot of XLRI, Jamshedpur]
Hello all,
As someone who has been living oceans away from his parents for the last twenty years, I truly appreciate this article. When I look back how much they sacrificed to send me to schools in the states and made sure I had a better life than they did, I am grateful.
Thankyou for the beautiful piece.
Suliman/Atlana
From United States
As someone who has been living oceans away from his parents for the last twenty years, I truly appreciate this article. When I look back how much they sacrificed to send me to schools in the states and made sure I had a better life than they did, I am grateful.
Thankyou for the beautiful piece.
Suliman/Atlana
From United States
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