Mum and Dad have so. much. patience. and wisdom, generosity, resilience.
They have to balance between so many factors and considerations. They constantly have to make difficult decisions where they only find out if it's right in hindsight (and if it's wrong too bad). Consequences must be faced, whether they resulted from your own actions or from things beyond your control.
How do they pour out so much love and still have heart left over? How do they give everything and expect nothing in return? To constantly fuel 3 other lives without burning out? As a parent, one must to recognise the weight of responsibility in the impact that you have on your children's lives. And yet, how do you do so without feeling pressured till cracking point? It really seems like an impossible feat.
I've asked them before how they manage to navigate the complex maze of parenthood. Their response is that God is faithful and guides them through it all. Sure they're not perfect people, I know that now. But I have experienced their unconditional love, observed the wise decisions, seen the fruitful return (both financial and non-financial investments) of the risks taken. They have the most genuine, unselfish desire to set us up to have all the opportunities for the best lives possible. It's because of years and years of their blood, sweat and tears that our family has come to where we are today.
Achieving Tan family goals. Eternally grateful. Feeling blessed and liable.
The hope is that I'd be able to do the same for my children in the future.
Me.
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