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I received this email this morning and so touch with the story.I would luv to share it with everyone including, my children, my nieces and nephews.....Enjoy reading.....This story is about a man who tells how his booking an air ticket for his father, his first flight,brought emotions and made him realize that how muchwe all take for granted when it comes to our parents."My parents left for our native place on Thursday andwe went to the airport to see them off. In fact, myfather had never traveled by air before, so I justtook this opportunity to make him experience the same.In spite of being asked to book tickets by train, Igot them tickets on Lufthansa.The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was surprised to see that I had booked them by air. Theexcitement was very apparent on hisface, waiting for the time of travel. Just like aschool boy, he was preparing himself on that day andwe all went to the airport, right from using thetrolley for his luggage, the baggage check-in andasking for window seat and waiting restlessly for the security check-in to happen. He was thoroughlyenjoying himself and I, too, was overcome with joywatching him experience all these things.As they were about to go in for the securitycheck-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyesand thanked me. He became very emotional andit was not as if I had done something great but thefact that this meant a great deal to him.When he said thanks, I told him there was no need tothank me.But later, thinking about the entire incident, Ilooked back at my life.As a child how many dreams our parents have made come true. Without understanding the financialsituation, we ask for football, dresses, toys,outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability,they have satisfied to all our needs. Did we everthink about the sacrifices they had to make toaccommodate many of our wishes?Did we ever say thanks for all that they have donefor us?Same way, today when it comes to our children, wealways think that we should put them in a good school.Regardless of the amount of donation, we will ensurethat we will have to give the child the best, themeparks, toys, etc. But we tend to forget that ourparents have sacrificed a lot for our sake to see ushappy, so it is our responsibility to ensure thattheir dreams are realized and what they failed to seewhen they were young, it is our responsibility toensure that they experience all those and their lifeis complete.Many times, when my parents had asked me some questions, I have actually answered back withoutpatience. When my daughter asks me something, I havebeen very polite in answering. Now I realize how theywould have felt at those moments.Let us realize that old age is a second childhood andjust as we take care of our children, the sameattention and same care need to be given to ourparents and elders.Rather than my dad saying thank you to me, I wouldwant to say sorry for making him wait so long for thissmall 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. Justbecause they are old does not mean that they will haveto give up everything and keep sacrificing for theirgrandchildren also. They have wishes, too."Take care of our parents.If you think this is worth reading, pls share it withothers too Labels: yg teranggun...............
