2006-07-02 04:57:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I AM living in the Gulf at this moment and my parents are living in Southern Africa.
They did no have spare money to visit me and they were so much wanting to see the beautiful Muslim Culture, safe and warm (especially after so much of the American propaganda which my parents did not believe but wanted to see for themselves)
So even though I don't have so much money I have bought them tickets so that they can experience it and as they were with me here I spoiled them rotten (well at least I tried). (let say they are very satisfied now!!!, it calmed them down and best of all now they can talk and discuss about issues their friends have only opinions on)
I have bought my Mum beautiful jewels (she was crying her eyes out as she never got gifts like that before: my Dad does not believe in things like that).
However whatever I did, I did not do enough. I wish I was able to do more, I will myself visit them in a month and bring them ALOT of niammy things from this area!! (My father LOVES food!)
after all the sucrifies our parents do we need to insure we always there for them, and dont expect BIg things but as many small things which shows our love for them everyday.
PS . and one of the HARDEST things for me (have no idea if best for my Parents , at the time I thought it was).. and I mean the HARDEST.. was when my Mum had a very BAD cancer about 15 years ago (my goodness time flies!!). The doctors said she did not have much chance to survive the operation (it was very hard operations on the head and the bones in the scalp). Seeing my Mum is in such a distress (I mean who could blame her!) I had to strongly support her (my Dad was ok but was unfortuetly in denial so I had to become a HEAR of family and pretend everything was OK)
As Catholics we have the last confession before we die (if we don’t have it, we might go kind of.. to hell). I convinced to my Mum to see a Priest (you will NEVER believe how HARD it was for me!!!), I was saying to my Mum that we will all end up with GOD, time is not relevant etc.. anyway, after meeting with the Priest she was in total peace.. it was so wonderful.. then by my arrangement my Dad when to pick the Priest up t give her last blessing on her bed and not only my Mum and family were calmer .. (sorry... I started to cry here…….., I am still in such pain after so many years even though I had to be so strong then!!! I needed to be strong for my Mum and Dad!!!! and everyone else.. I am only child.. it was so HARD to have this MULTY positive energy and I was the most frightened person myself.. and needed the support myself)
Anyway, she was rolled of with peace...
Yes, she survived, but the times were very rocky, she had chemotherapy and wanted to give up.. so my “STRENGH” was surely given by Higher Power... one then realize what it important in life
(off, my face is wet now.. )
Best of luck
2006-07-06 17:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Desert 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Left home.....(hahaha)
In all seriousness, I think the best thing they feel that I did was to achieve what they wanted me to, they put a strong emphasis on education while growing up and they also wanted me to be tolerant of other skin colours and respect their beliefs and cultures..... they did a pretty good job and hopefully now I'm rewarding them as the adult they wanted me turn into.
I've also given them a grandson which they dote on and soon they will have a grand daughter to go with him.
2006-07-02 21:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by Violent and bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sent them on a cruise to Alaska to celebrate my dad's retirement.
But that's just superficial, the best thinig I did and continue to do for my parents is to call them regularly.
2006-07-02 05:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a few people have said, Making my parents grandparents was what has made them the most proud and happiest. And it sue made me happy too!!
2006-07-02 05:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by jawmom_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moved out!
2006-07-02 05:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am responsible for my own life and didn't come begging for money or a free ride. They are all proud of the responsible, independant person I am today. And I'm proud that they raised me to think for myself!
2006-07-02 05:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Made them grandparents.....
My kids have totally changed their lives. Yes, maybe their lives are not their own anymore, but they are certainly getting out more, getting some exercise & socialising more.
There are some things that money can not buy - happiness...
:-)
2006-07-02 05:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by MISS B.ITCH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moved out of the house
2006-07-06 06:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by bam_32473 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm da best thing, im not sure bout dat as wen i was born my mum ended up wiv cancer n died while i was young, im certain my dad holds it against me!!!!! so da best fing i can do now is leave him alone n move away 4 him!!! i gave him a grand-daughter but he has no interest in her eitha
2006-07-02 05:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by fruitloop_nutter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given them a chance to call me my girl?
I have given them parental responsibilities and hence happiness. wot else u think is needed for them?
2006-07-02 05:15:36 · answer #10 · answered by knownotall person here how about 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋