July 24, 2009
July 16, 2009
This is worth reading...
A simple man tells how his booking an air ticket for his father, his
First flight, brought emotions and made him realize that how much we all
Take for granted when it comes to our parents.
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 travelled 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
Lufthansa.
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 football, dresses,
Toys, outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability, they have
Satisfied 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 care of your parents.
First flight, brought emotions and made him realize that how much we all
Take for granted when it comes to our parents.
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 travelled 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
Lufthansa.
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 football, dresses,
Toys, outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability, they have
Satisfied 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 care of your parents.
July 10, 2009
MODERN WIVES
These are the type of women we should be marrying....Mordern women - so says the men
It is a myth that when a son gets married and a new daughter-in-law arrives in the family, everything changes.
Some daughters-in-law are well trained and well mannered....They don't come to change the family, they are here to... (READ ON!)
The new wife was being welcomed at the husband's home in a traditional manner and the family used the opportunity to lecture her on how a wife should be and was asked to respond.Her response:
"My dear family,I thank you for welcoming me in my new home and family,firstly,my being here does not mean that I would want to change your way of life,your routine."No,I will never do that,never in a million years."
"What do you mean my child?" asked the father-in-law.
"What I mean dad is (looking at her in-laws);
Those who used to wash the dishes must carry on washing them.
Those who used to do the laundry must carry on doing it.
Those who cooked should not stop at my account, AND
Those who used to clean should continue cleaning!!!
"And what are you here for?" enquired the mother-in-law.
"AS FOR ME, I'M HERE JUST TO SATISFY YOUR SON!!!!!"
It is a myth that when a son gets married and a new daughter-in-law arrives in the family, everything changes.
Some daughters-in-law are well trained and well mannered....They don't come to change the family, they are here to... (READ ON!)
The new wife was being welcomed at the husband's home in a traditional manner and the family used the opportunity to lecture her on how a wife should be and was asked to respond.Her response:
"My dear family,I thank you for welcoming me in my new home and family,firstly,my being here does not mean that I would want to change your way of life,your routine."No,I will never do that,never in a million years."
"What do you mean my child?" asked the father-in-law.
"What I mean dad is (looking at her in-laws);
Those who used to wash the dishes must carry on washing them.
Those who used to do the laundry must carry on doing it.
Those who cooked should not stop at my account, AND
Those who used to clean should continue cleaning!!!
"And what are you here for?" enquired the mother-in-law.
"AS FOR ME, I'M HERE JUST TO SATISFY YOUR SON!!!!!"
July 9, 2009
FAMILY SECRET, KEEP IT SECRET.
A young Nigerian man named Oku meets an attractive girl and starts
going out with her. Soon enough the two are inseparable and they agree to marry.
Oku takes the girl home so that she can meet his parents.
After the meeting, Oku tells his dad of intention to marry the girl
and asks for His blessings. The old man flatly refuses to give his blessing
Oku is shocked and asks his father to give him a reason for his refusal.
The old man pulls his son aside and confides ' Oku my son, the girl
you want to marry is your sister, but let us keep it between
ourselves because your mommy doesn't know.'
Oku is flabbergasted and cannot believe this. He leaves his dad and
remains distraught. After a few days of this frustration, his mother
notices it and asks her son what is troubling him. Seeing it is his
Mommy and feeling betrayed he tells his mom his dad's little secret.
The mom pauses for a minute and then starts to smile. She looks at
his son and tells him ' Oku, if you love the girl then you should be with her, so
marry her.' Oku is surprised by this and asks his mother ' what about
what I've just told you? You do realize she is my sister?' The mom leans in and
whispers to her Son- ' Oku, your daddy isn't your father, but your daddy doesn't know.
going out with her. Soon enough the two are inseparable and they agree to marry.
Oku takes the girl home so that she can meet his parents.
After the meeting, Oku tells his dad of intention to marry the girl
and asks for His blessings. The old man flatly refuses to give his blessing
Oku is shocked and asks his father to give him a reason for his refusal.
The old man pulls his son aside and confides ' Oku my son, the girl
you want to marry is your sister, but let us keep it between
ourselves because your mommy doesn't know.'
Oku is flabbergasted and cannot believe this. He leaves his dad and
remains distraught. After a few days of this frustration, his mother
notices it and asks her son what is troubling him. Seeing it is his
Mommy and feeling betrayed he tells his mom his dad's little secret.
The mom pauses for a minute and then starts to smile. She looks at
his son and tells him ' Oku, if you love the girl then you should be with her, so
marry her.' Oku is surprised by this and asks his mother ' what about
what I've just told you? You do realize she is my sister?' The mom leans in and
whispers to her Son- ' Oku, your daddy isn't your father, but your daddy doesn't know.
