By Larissa D’souza –
My parents have always found a way to make sure I have anything I ever needed and for that I am forever grateful. I thank God that I am a product of my parents that they have infected in me with their intelligence and energy for Life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I am very grateful that I know where I come from. We learn to love and laugh and how to put one foot after the other from our parents. But when books are opened you discover that you have wings. The most beautiful thing in the world is to see your parents smiling, and knowing that you’re the reason behind that smile.
Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement and action has an effort. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent. Your parents may not be perfect but they are the most precious gift God has ever given you. Goodness towards your parents is the greatest duty. Love your Life not for yourself but for your parents because they have sacrificed their happy moments only for you.
Parents sacrifice everything for you when you are a child, make sure that you made their sacrifices worth it when they get old. If we truly honour our parents as we are commanded to do. We will seek to emulate their best characteristics and to fulfill their highest aspirations for us. Nothing we could give them materially would be more prized than our righteous living. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right, “Honour your father and mother”, (Ephesians 6:1-2).
An old man was walking on the beach one morning after the storm. In the distance, he could someone moving. As he came closer, he saw that it was a young woman picking up starfish and gently throwing them into the ocean. “Young lady, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?,” he asked her. “The sun is up, and the tide is going out, and if I do not throw them in they will die,” she said. “But young lady, do you not realize that there are many miles of beach and thousands of starfish? You cannot possibly make a difference.” The young woman listened politely, then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea and said; “It made a difference for that one.” Just like this starfish story, parents hold their children’s hand for just a little while, but their hearts forever.
Our parents deserve our honour and respect for giving us life itself. Beyond this they almost always made countless sacrifices as they cared for and nurtured us through our infancy and childhood, provided us with the necessities of life, and nursed us through physical illness and the emotional stress of growing up.
No love is greater than mom’s love and no care is greater than dad’s care. Because the Lord himself cannot live on earth, he created parents. Parents are a form of God on this planet which we live in. They take care of us in the way the God does. If you want something you pray to God for that and that wish is fulfilled by your parents. Also, they are the reason you breathe and that power of giving life is equivalent to that of a God. As your mother and father are comparable to God, you should respect and honour them.
Your parents are the only ones who will love you always. No one in this world will love you more than them. Your mother and father love you from the bottom of their heart. The love of your parents is the best thing in the world and there is nothing above their love. They always bless you and pray for your better future and never worry about themselves. They pray for you because they love you. Respect their love because you are lucky to have them. Think about those who do not have parents, and consider yourself as the luckiest person to have them in your life.
Parents are those people who brought you in this world. It is because of them that you exist. Your existence is a gift by your parents. More than a gift, your existence is a favour done by your parents. This favour is something that you will never be able to pay back. The least you can do is that respect them. It is their decision to bring you to life. You should respect them for they chose you and did not run away from their responsibilities. You should respect the fact that your mother and father are those people who gave you a life. Life is so beautiful and a great experience. You must thank your parents for this lovely life and give them a lot of respect.
Larissa D’souza is currently studying at Davar’s, but has been a working professional as a Project Coordinator in Sports; and in Travel, Tourism and Banking. Reading books, watching football, listening to music and writing in her spare time are things that Larissa loves to do. She has never missed saying her Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every day.