As we grow older, we get busy with our lives, work, and responsibilities. So in this process, family members like our parents might be ignored. In process of growth, we often forget our parents are also getting old.
I live with my mother. My father died around three years ago. I am in my 30’s while my mother is in her mid 70’s. My brother and sisters are all married and live separately.
Today, while talking to her, I realized that parents need affection much like kids. She told me that she lives in peace and is happy when I am around her else she gets lonely and lost in the memories of my late father. Also, she was a bit sad and told me that my elder brother does not love her as it’s been a long time he hasn't visited her. I assured her that it's not that he doesn't love her, rather he is less expressive of his love and might be busy in his routine and family. I assured my mother that I am with her no matter what and not to be sad. But I know she is a mother. She loves all her children equally and might be affected by the response of even one child.
So I was just thinking that parents in old age just need affection and nothing else. For them, little acts of care and kindness mean so much than we could think about. They want to have a secure grip of their children around them exactly as children we wanted our parents around, as a sense of security.
It's better that we check up on our parents in their lives rather than expressing our love on their graves. So hurry up and give a call to your mom or dad if you are away. Or visit them today with a nice bouquet, cake, or just your presence. Believe me, it would mean a world to them.
