Dreams Of Parents

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 traveled 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 Flight.


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 to 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 ur parents.