During my three years in the school, I really studied diligently, and I
had never forgotten those words of encouragement my parents gave me. Whenever
I was frustrated, I could always get the comfort from it even though I
couldn’t escape the misfortune. One day, my mother had a car accident. The
moment I heard the news, my head spun. She had been in hospital for a long
time but I couldn’t see her and even look after her since my father didn’t
allow me to do so. I blamed myself all the time ever since. I wished I had
replaced her to bear the pain. Shortly the new session was coming, I threw
into a dilemma. In the end, I made up my mind to quit the school. my father
urged me to go to school but I didn’t agree. The result was that my father
and my head teacher managed to persuade me to go on with my study. From then
on, I understood the real meaning of my life. I treasured every chance,
sparing no effort to my study. My mother was treated for a period of time and
finally she recovered. A stone hanging up in my he
art was put down. With my efforts to master more knowledge, I was admitted
to go to the university. On hearing the exciting news, my parents smiled
happily.
In a word, my life was full of ups and downs, but it did not let me down.
Now, even though I can’t see my parents because of the long distance, I
insist on calling my parents up twice a week, chatting with them. Without
them, my future would be in darkness. On Thanksgiving Day, I want to say “I
love you” to them in a loud voice. I also thank all the parents for the great
efforts they make. In the meantime, I wish them be happy.
We are more than we can express to our parents, who literally shaped us
from an exciting idea to mature independence. First, let us give thanks to
them for having the commitment to dedicate their lives to raise children.
Putting aside one’s own selfish pleasures and conveniences for the sake of
another is the hallmark of a loving person. To those with children, let us
give thanks to you, where deferred gratification is a daily challenge. Next,
let us give thanks to parents for protecting children. Kids are vulnerable,
and keeping them free from harm allows them to develop in a context of support
and security. Kids without this safety often are thrust prematurely into the
adult world and later feel saddened that they missed the opportunities of
growing up without conflict.
Finally, let us give thanks for parents as teachers. Children are born as
fairly undifferentiated personalities, and parents, over the years, transmit
literally millions of messages which eventually shape children’s
personalities. While conflict or self-absorbed messages can have a negative
effect on a child’s developing personality, messages based upon parent’s
reflected values can teach positive habits commonly associated with personal
happiness and success. This teaching is continuous throughout childhood and