I saw love. I felt love. She cried when I cried. He could not sleep when I was in pain. At that moment I realized what true love is. They stayed up all night when my body was so sick that I couldn't speak. They listened to me when I couldn't say anything to anyone. Their heart ached a lot when tears couldn't stop rolling down my cheeks. In their eyes, I saw pain and then I saw love, I felt that warmth. At that instant, I knew I was the luckiest person ever. Even if the whole world stands against me, they will always stand with me. I knew they were the parents who are every daughter's wish. This is True Love.
You know I used to get so shocked when my friends told me how their parents scolded them for scoring low in the exams and tests. Yeah! I used to be shocked because my parents never scolded me for marks or grades. Whenever I got low marks, they simply said it's ok, give your best the next time and I got relieved. I am very thankful to my parents for being so lenient with me unlike other parents who were often strict with their children. I can firmly say that they raised a girl who knows how to deal with failures, never dwells on them, knows how to move on eventually and bounce back stronger.
Once in grade 9th, it was time for our Physics class but our teacher usually gave us certain life lessons when she thought it was necessary for us to know. That day she told something which I never forgot till this date, I probably never will and will definitely tell it further to anyone who needs it. She said, "Just think about your parents. How much more time do you think you have left to spend with them? This year, next year, probably the next two years as well but after that, more than half of you will leave your hometown or even country for pursuing their higher education in different colleges and unis. Then after that most of you will work at some other place. And most of the girls, when you'll get married, you'll have to leave your parents' house. So just think now. How much time do you really have left to stay with your parents? Just 4-5 years on average. I was speechless. I am sure even you are right now.
As we grow up, we often forget that our parents are also growing old. No one will ever love you more than your parents. Always try not to hurt them. Try to keep them happy, they deserve all the happiness in this world. Spend time with them. Dance with them on their favourite songs. Take them to their favourite place. Tell them how much you love them. You don't know how many times they have fought for you, how many sacrifices they have done for you secretly and how many of their own desires they could not fulfil because of that.
Imagine carrying a bag of some weight without keeping it down for nine months straight. Tiring, huh? Mothers do the same. Endless needles, medicines, pain! Just remember that the next time you are angry with your momma without a valid reason.
Now imagine carrying a heavy load on your head which only you can see and nobody else and when someone asks the reason of your tiredness you just can't say anything. You are not even allowed to express your emotions. All you can do is smile and say I am fine even when you're not. Fathers do it daily.
Now,
Get up, go to your mum and dad, hug them and say "I love you" OR Dial their number and tell them how important and special they are for you and they mean the world to you.
If not now, when?
- SARGUN SAINI
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