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HAVE YOU WATCHED THEM WHILE THEY ARE ASLEEP?
“Have you ever watched your parents while they were asleep? Your father’s
body, once big and strong but now, the big is withered and the strong is
weaker. Wisps of grey peek out from his hair, wrinkles now “scar” his forehead
and face.
“This man works hard every day and would sacrifice anything to make sure his
family is provided for and his children get the best education possible.
“Or how about your mother, whose soft hands once cuddled and held you close
when you were a baby? Now, those hands are dry and rough, bearing evidence of
the challenges she faced just for us.
“This woman takes care of our daily needs, constantly nagging and scolding us
because of her love for us. But sadly, we often misconstrue her love as control
and unfairness.”
I have never thought of watching my parents while they slept. I’ve watched my
cousins sleep when they were babies, all round and cuddly and sweet smelling.
But watch my parents? No way!
But after reading this message, I realized that there was indeed much truth in
it. In fact, my parents do not have to be asleep for me to realize that they
have aged. Just looking at my mother walk tells me that her legs are not as
strong as they were before. Or hearing her ask me for help with that flowerpot
in the garden, the one she used to be able to push and drag around the garden
without my help. Or watching my dad lift a 10kg bag of rice. I can easily carry
that bag now. I am young. But to him, it is a struggle.
What do all these observations tell me? Yes, my parents have aged. They are
ageing, just as I am ageing. But as I age towards my best years and become
stronger, they in turn are becoming weaker. They were once the caregivers and I
the receiver. In time, I know our roles will reverse. Like it or not, want it
to or not, this is life. I suppose I have always subconsciously thought that my
parents would always be with me, never growing old. It took that message to
make me realize that my parents are not immortal. That they too, will one day
leave the world and me. Until then, I will make good use of our time together.
By the way I'm forwarding this message to all my friends to remind you to
appreciate what you have now. It will not last.
Thanks for your time reading this!
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