U must read it, DO Not ignore it.

Posted October 6th, 2008 by Destroyer

This was narrated by an IAF
pilot to IIT students during a Seminar on Human Relations:

Venkatesh Balasubramaniam described his
gesture of booking an air ticket for his dear father, a maiden flight, that
brought forth a rush of emotions and made him realize how much we all take
things for granted, when it comes to our own parents!

My parents were to leave for our native place
and we all happily 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 train tickets, 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 was ready much ahead of time! At the
airport, right from using the trolley for their luggage, the baggage check-in
and asking for a window seat and restlessly waiting for the security check-in to
happen, was an experience in itself. He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I
too, was overwhelmed 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 heartily thanked me, giving a warm hug. I could feel the emotions flowing
down. It was not as if I had done something great, but the fact is, this meant a
great deal to them. The word 'thanks', in a choked voice, still ring in my ears.
I told him, there is absolutely no need to thank me. Enjoy the
journey!

Thinking about the entire
incident, I looked back at my life. As a child, how many dreams our parents have
made come true, sacrificing their known & unknown dreams, desires &
aspirations?

We children,
without understanding the financial situation, ask for new school bags, cricket
bats, dresses, toys, outings, etc., when young & then all latest electronic
gadgets, pocket money and what not, while in college, Irrespective of their
affordability. Yet, they have always readily catered to all of our needs. Just
to see a smile on our face.

Never did we realize those
sacrifices, compromises & adjustments they had to make to accommodate many
of our wishes? Never ever did we say 'thanks' for all that you have done for us?
Never felt of asking them, do you wish or need anything special from
Me!

Today, in the midst of
growing our children & run for the money, quite often, we tend to forget our
parents sacrifices and what they ignores to see when they were
young!

I recollect, 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. I realize now, how they would have felt at those moments.
Indeed, old age is a second childhood calling for the same care, the same
attention, as our own children. So must be the case with many of their
wants.

Rather than my Dad saying
me 'thanks', I would want to say 'sorry' for making him wait so long for this
small dream... Ask him, what else he would want to do, fulfill his wish &
his unfulfilled wishes towards my Mother!

It just shouldn't happen that they keep sacrificing for
their grandchildren as well...

THEY ARE PRECIOUS. THEY STAND WELL BEFORE MY PRAYERS TO
GOD!

KEEP THIS MESSAGE
GOING, IF YOU FEEL IT MAKES A GOOD SENSE... JUST As I
Did

THANKING YOU & ASSURING YOU OUR BEST SERVICES ALL THE TIMES.

WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS................ THEY
BECOME DESTINY.

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