Here's one of several that I have. I was 7 and went shopping with my dad...we weren't very well off back then (he was a PhD student) and money was REALLY tight...I wanted this set of very expensive special crayons and I looked up hopefully at my dad who said: "Do you really need them?" I nodded. So he bought them for me. I felt a little bit guilty after that, so I said, "Sorry I made you buy them." But he smiled (but now I know it was a brave act for me) and replied he didn't mind, if it made me happy. Now I understand that he would've had to scrimp and pinch and cut back on his own wants....just to satisfy mine.
Maybe it doesn't seem like such a significant thing, but it always seems to enter my mind whenever I fight with my parents, and it dispels all my anger.
2007-10-30 07:28:48 · 10 answers · asked by Refaat 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My Father served in the military for 20 years. Three children. We lived in Fountainbleau, France for three years. Every summer we would pile into our little car and explore Europe for a month. My parents purchased a lovely blue tent with two sleeping compartments. Dad packed all of our equipment in little trailer that was pulled behind the car.
We traveled thousands of miles. Drove during the days, stopping for picnics and to check out places of interest. We would stop in the later afternoon. Set up camp...cook dinner.
It would take a book to tell all of our adventures. The places we saw, people we met. Paris, Venice, Rome, Brussels, Amsterdam. Swiss Alps, The black forest in Germany and countless other places.
We also lived in Nepal for three years...Another book of adventures.
My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary five years ago. Sadly, my younger brother did not live to celebrate with us. My Sister and I gave our parents a well deserved 50th Anniversary party.
I am truly blessed to have such wonderful parents.
2007-10-30 08:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by KyLoveChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to travel withmy father , on cycle,bullockcarts and other modes availablein rural area.He was very tough ondesciple and manners.Once icommited a huge mistake. In the school, Ibroke my teacher'shead withbleeding havily.I ran away from the school and almost three days I was absconding from myvillage. It was winter and normal temp in day light was8 to10 degree celcius. I spend three nights in crop fields.just a nicker and one shirt.Forth day i was caught on the information of someone working in the fields.I was brought to my house where my father and mother were waiting. I hadnothing to eat for last three days. My schoolheadmaster was also sitting besides my father. My mother was frightened my thinking the way I will be punished. At that time, the common punishment was to hang on a tree and beating with a stick till the bou losses conciousness. I was asked, why I did so. But I was also in a mood of revolt.I told the whole history of that teacher and his misdeads to all present.My headmaster was shocked to know and instead of punishing me praised me and asked my father to give me a good treat as i was very tired and hungry. without asking any question my father asked me to go inside ,to wash my hands, and toeat whatever i liked.That moment of my life,I can't forget .never
2007-10-30 07:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i grew up playing soccer, so i have great memories of my mom helping me get ready for games. she would make a bowl of butter noodles to eat an hour or so before game time, or something similar that was light but full of carbs... drive me to games, usually w/ me talking about what i have to work on this time, and what i knew about the other team, or maybe even talking about being nervous and such... afterward, she would take me out to eat (not always, but she'd try to... money was tight for us also) or fix my favorite snack or such. i'll always love her for all that... she was my #1 fan:)
2007-10-30 07:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by lovinit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine is with my Dad. He took me shopping for my prom dress. He kept trying to get me to buy a strapless gown but I felt naked, so we ended up with a strapless that had a sheer top and sleeves. I never could figure out why he wanted to do that, well I know why but it is so unusal for a father to want to do that and mom is not there also.
2007-10-30 07:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by Connie D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember when my dad came home from work one day near christmas and he had a bike and a mini trampoline with him. The bike was my brothers and the Trampoline was mine. He said that santa clause had dropped them of at his work for us. at the time we were living in Germany (my dad is military) I felt so special.
2007-10-30 07:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by rjkid1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my father was never very demonstrative usually his best comment was "that's adequate" but one day when I was about ten I took the hedge clippers and tamed a bush that was next to the walkway-to my surprise he said, "Good job, you really made that bush look like something!"Never was able to get a response like that out of him again but I sure try!
2007-10-30 07:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by suan b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best memory l have is that they both loved me very much, and l them. when my dad died l lost a friend, when my mum died l lost my best friend.treasure the time you have with them. l did and still do
2007-10-30 08:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by black tulip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to talk to them about anything.
2007-10-30 08:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by patches 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got really drunk and my parents didn't ***** at me about becoming an alcoholic, that was nice.
2007-10-30 07:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by toxic_rock_angel 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I have none.
2007-10-30 07:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋