The importance of telling your parents you appreciate them
By stary1
@stary1 (6612)
United States
June 11, 2011 12:48am CST
I was listening to a story in which a son was regretful he had not told his father before his father died, that he loved him. It reminded me of how grateful I am to have told both my Mom and Dad how much they meant to me. While they were alive I read something urging people top tell those they love how much you appreciate them.
My parents were getting older and I made a huge point to start telling them more and more how much they helped me, how much I respected them. I have always been grateful I did. I urge anyone whose parents are still alive to go out of your way and thank your parents and tell them you appreciate all the sacrifices they made for you.
This actually applies to everyone close to you, but it's especuially important for our parents and immediate family.
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6 responses
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
11 Jun 11
We are only blessed in this world by one mother and farther. often we don't truly show them the appreciation they deserve for everything they have done for us in our lives. waiting until it is too late just leaves us with regret. i think it is vital to show our parents now how much we appreciate them and what they mean to us.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
11 Jun 11
Yes,I feel deeply how much I owe to my parents,but I have never said "thank you parents!"to their face.It seems to me that I don't have such a habit.I find out some other people are the same with me.Perhaps we are reserved ones.I think whether I love or appreciate parents or not,they can judge by my actions."Actions speak louder than words."
. However, I also think words are extremely important. I think to express verbally is a very good gesture and no one would not appreciate it, even if for a moment they felt awkward.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
11 Jun 11
When people change dimensions its usual for family members to say,"I've lost my parents. No one ever "loses" their family members, and its so easy to prove. When my parents passed over I waited a few weeks (To give them time to get settled in their new home) and then at bedtime, I asked my Mom to come while I slept. About 3 weeks later she came in the night and sat on my bed. She told me she was enjoying her life in a place where there were no problems, and that she was very happy. She stayed with me for what seemed to be a few minutes and then faded silently away. I learned then that I can talk to her ( or any family member) any time (In My heart) and that there is really no need for her to come to me.
No one ever loses a friend or family member!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
12 Jun 11
Quite true stary as tomorrow is not promised and we must show appreciation for all of those we love. This way there are not regrets, though they will know we love them. However it is important for all us to continually say to all those we love that we love them.
@Oldsix691418 (3872)
• China
11 Jun 11
I can see that my parents have been always sacrificing for their children,and my pa is still planting paddy-rice and sugar canes though he's more than 70 years old.I love them deeply in my mind,but I've never told them that by mouth.I've been as filial as I can,and I have never wasted time to do anything meaningless.I believe that they know their children appreciate them so much.
@joypat (12)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
i have a lot of things i owe to my parents, i am not me without them that's why even in the small things they give i thanks them & appreciate it.As a child we must think that o being a parents is not a simple task or career, we must think of everything they do & sacrifices they take just to give us a better life because at the end we must think that in time we became a parents too.
lucky those people until now they have their both parents,they have a chance to tell & show their parents how they love them.Don't miss that opportunity or chance to thank our parent & loved them.
