Parents too need love, how often do you let you parents know you love them?
Most of us know how to tell friends and life-partners how much we love them and for some reason, take for granted that our parents need to hear those same loving words from us. While we have different types of relationships with our parents, based on our circumstances, history, hurts, and so forth; loving, demonstrating, and telling your parents “You love them” is the most rewarding thing that no material gifts can buy. Beyond honouring your parents with gifts and supplementing their income, to demonstrate your love for them, them hearing those words might be the most important thing they want to hear from you.
When my mom was finally called to her resting place, the last words we told each other when I left the hospital was that “I love you” and she replied, “I love you too”. I left my mother in a very good state at the hospital and was convinced she would be discharged soon. Got into a flight back to my place of residence, only to land and receive a call few hours later that she has taken a turn for the worst. That particular afternoon, for some odd reason, all flights were fully booked, and I could only secure the first one out the next morning. My mom left us that very same night. I remain grateful that she slept knowing how much I love her, and I am holding on to her last words to me, that she loved me!
Life and death are not in our control but loving someone and letting them know how much you love them is a choice we have. Your parents might not be the best in your eyes, but they are still the best gift to you because they birthed you. Love your parents regardless of your story and most importantly, always let them know as often as you can, how much you love them.
When last did you make that call, or drove home just to tell your parent “I love you”? It’s never too late to start, act and make the first or next step – lest you miss the opportunity to let your parents know you love them.
In the next post, we share wisdom on how loving your ‘haters’ – the Soul’s, the Goliath’s, and the Haman’s of your life – is good for your well-being!
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With love,
Dr M
