I want to show gratitude to my parents.

[ahmedelsaka]

Hey guys,

 

So I may not be perfect, and neither of my siblings ever really were, I was really lazy and began to mess up my grades, so was my sister, My older brother was really good at his studies and was really the good kid until college he started weed and smoking, I smoke hookah but my parents don't know about it.

 

But my parents, okay, my mom might not show it but shes really loving, she may seem a little cheap and always be angry, even she has an extremely rough relationship with my sister and they fight on a daily basis, but one day my sister had passed out from her diabetes, my mom stayed up for 4 days straight in the hospital by her side.

 

My dad, words can't possibly describe how much I appreciate him, I honestly could never wish for a better father, he isnt really on the young side (54) he would stop at nothing to get us what we want, and looking back, he never said no to anything and I was always ungrateful.

 

After entering highschool my grades hit the ground, yet instead of getting angry he actually tried to encourage me, yeah he would get angry at me from time to time and when he gets stressed out, but still he was really understanding most of the time, and once he found out my brother was smoking and on weed, he went to him to try and make him go back to a straight and narrow path again, and did.

 

He is really strained out with money for my schooling and my brother and sisters college, he told me that he always wanted for me to be a doctor, he also mentioned that it would be hard and expensive but he would do it just so that one day he can see me as a doctor, I always thought about being a doctor but never took it seriously because it is too hard and recently i'm not really on the top of my studies, im trying to pick up my pace in studying just to make him proud, but I still feel like I am not doing enough, looking back, he always got what we want and yet still made sure that we were all happy and kept me and all my siblings on the right path.

 

Up until recently I have never considered anything but the bad things which made me dislike them, never really taking what they are doing seriously, now I just feel ungrateful. I really just wish for a way to express how much I appreciate them being there and supporting me and all my siblings.

 

Thank you.

[Tayla]

thru words, gestures and a new found attitude much can be conveyed on gratitude.

Your dad is a a tad shy older then myself, and I don't consider that OLD. He is a kind gent. Be blessed in knowing they have good supportive ways to assist you thru out your life. You only get two parents..

Have you considered taking them out to dinner or treating them to an evening event somewhere? What about a written letter to express your gratitude for them? Ohh there is much that your parents would simply be tickled to have their child say or do! I'm sure as you grow and mature more of their good deeds will shine brighter and the negative events will fade....as it should be.

[d0nnivain]

I second the idea of writing them a letter telling them how you feel. They will cherish it forever.

 

 

Handwritten would be preferable to typed but it must be legible & neat.

[Baller25]

Hey guys,

 

So I may not be perfect, and neither of my siblings ever really were, I was really lazy and began to mess up my grades, so was my sister, My older brother was really good at his studies and was really the good kid until college he started weed and smoking, I smoke hookah but my parents don't know about it.

 

But my parents, okay, my mom might not show it but shes really loving, she may seem a little cheap and always be angry, even she has an extremely rough relationship with my sister and they fight on a daily basis, but one day my sister had passed out from her diabetes, my mom stayed up for 4 days straight in the hospital by her side.

 

My dad, words can't possibly describe how much I appreciate him, I honestly could never wish for a better father, he isnt really on the young side (54) he would stop at nothing to get us what we want, and looking back, he never said no to anything and I was always ungrateful.

 

After entering highschool my grades hit the ground, yet instead of getting angry he actually tried to encourage me, yeah he would get angry at me from time to time and when he gets stressed out, but still he was really understanding most of the time, and once he found out my brother was smoking and on weed, he went to him to try and make him go back to a straight and narrow path again, and did.

 

He is really strained out with money for my schooling and my brother and sisters college, he told me that he always wanted for me to be a doctor, he also mentioned that it would be hard and expensive but he would do it just so that one day he can see me as a doctor, I always thought about being a doctor but never took it seriously because it is too hard and recently i'm not really on the top of my studies, im trying to pick up my pace in studying just to make him proud, but I still feel like I am not doing enough, looking back, he always got what we want and yet still made sure that we were all happy and kept me and all my siblings on the right path.

 

Up until recently I have never considered anything but the bad things which made me dislike them, never really taking what they are doing seriously, now I just feel ungrateful. I really just wish for a way to express how much I appreciate them being there and supporting me and all my siblings.

 

Thank you.

 

My dad was around your dad's age when I was in high school (sixth form in the UK) but my dad was doing quite well financially. What my dad wanted for me (and I'm sure your dad for you too) was to be successful and independent because in their eyes that is what is needed to be happy, I don't think it has anything to do with growing up rich or broke.

 

My dad wanted me to be an inventor (the kind that's a lab jacket under the suit that actually makes money). I'm 25, finally a mechanical engineer and preparing to pursue an MBA. Although it's just the beginning, it really is the best feeling in the world when you make your dad proud.

 

Your dad's idea of a successful man is a doctor; all he wants is for you to be happy. We're all forever indebted to our parents and the best way you can show your gratitude is to make them proud. By the way did you know that dentists are doctors?

Edited May 16, 2014 by Baller25

[amaysngrace]

Never leave their presence without giving them a hug and a kiss and telling them both that you love them.

 

Call them more often.

 

Ask "how are you?" more often and listen when they answer.

 

Go to your father for advice and then take it. If you struggle with something share that too. Fathers love to know that they are needed and that they are helping.

 

I think a letter is a nice idea but truly it's the actions that make the difference.