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After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you."
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years. The demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night, I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
"What's wrong, are you well?" she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late-night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
"I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you," I responded. "Just the two of us."
She thought about it for a moment and then said, "I would like that very much."
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up, I was a bit nervous.
When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited at the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.
"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed," she said as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting." We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.
After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Large print. Halfway through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there, staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.
"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.
During dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events in each other's lives.
We talked so much that we missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.
"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more than I could have imagined," I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.
An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there, but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and giving our loved ones the time they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family.
Give them the time they deserve because these things cannot be put off until "some other time."
With best regards,
Shamim
Blog: "Success Through Excellence" - Shamim Rafeek
From India
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5(A must-read inspiring story. Do give me your feedback.)
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you."
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years. The demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night, I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
"What's wrong, are you well?" she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late-night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
"I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you," I responded. "Just the two of us."
She thought about it for a moment and then said, "I would like that very much."
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up, I was a bit nervous.
When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited at the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.
"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed," she said as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting." We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.
After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Large print. Halfway through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there, staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.
"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.
During dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events in each other's lives.
We talked so much that we missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.
"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more than I could have imagined," I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.
An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there, but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and giving our loved ones the time they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family.
Give them the time they deserve because these things cannot be put off until "some other time."
With best regards,
Shamim
Blog: "Success Through Excellence" - Shamim Rafeek
From India
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Dear Shamim,
Being a very emotional and sentimental person, I am touched by this story. Now, I ask a question to all members of this forum - please answer honestly: "HOW MANY OF US ARE REALLY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH AN OUTING AND DINNER?"
Please book your table and movie ticket, and enjoy the love as described above.
From India, Delhi
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Being a very emotional and sentimental person, I am touched by this story. Now, I ask a question to all members of this forum - please answer honestly: "HOW MANY OF US ARE REALLY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH AN OUTING AND DINNER?"
Please book your table and movie ticket, and enjoy the love as described above.
From India, Delhi
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Hi friend,
One should be very lucky to have a nice life partner, rather a better half in the true sense. She is the source of the man's ultimate realization of the true meaning of love, rather the time to be dedicated for our loved ones. It was his "wife" because of whom he could achieve the true meaning of loving and caring for his loved ones, which he left for quite a long time due to work pressure.
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One should be very lucky to have a nice life partner, rather a better half in the true sense. She is the source of the man's ultimate realization of the true meaning of love, rather the time to be dedicated for our loved ones. It was his "wife" because of whom he could achieve the true meaning of loving and caring for his loved ones, which he left for quite a long time due to work pressure.
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Hi Shamim, Truly I notice the care that you have but it should be noticed by all before anything goes wrong. Really HEART TOUCHING movements that you have shared with everyone who LOVES their FAMILY
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It's not a question of luck to have a lovely wife. One cannot expect the better half to remind him of his mother. Even if a wife does not remind a guy about his mother, it's the duty of every son to take care and spend time with the mother. Work pressure is not a valid reason to forget a mother!
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Dear All,
I have been receiving a lot of feedback on this post I made. Some of it is posted here, and some replied through emails, most of it sharing touching personal experiences. I always ask myself, do we love our parents as much as we love our children? Do we express it like we do with our children? In fact, we realize their value only when we lose them! It's time for us to meet them often and tell them again and again how much they mean to us and how much we love them.
Friends, better late than never!
With best regards,
Shamim
"Success Through Excellence" - Shamim Rafeek
[Visit Shamim's Blog for more: http://www.shamimrafeek.blogspot.com]
From India
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I have been receiving a lot of feedback on this post I made. Some of it is posted here, and some replied through emails, most of it sharing touching personal experiences. I always ask myself, do we love our parents as much as we love our children? Do we express it like we do with our children? In fact, we realize their value only when we lose them! It's time for us to meet them often and tell them again and again how much they mean to us and how much we love them.
Friends, better late than never!
With best regards,
Shamim
"Success Through Excellence" - Shamim Rafeek
[Visit Shamim's Blog for more: http://www.shamimrafeek.blogspot.com]
From India
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Dear Shamim,
A very nice story you shared, in fact it's not just a story but a good awakening for the people who have forgotten to include their parents in the journey of their lives. Life is most enjoyable when blessed with parents, family, and our dear ones.
From India, New Delhi
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A very nice story you shared, in fact it's not just a story but a good awakening for the people who have forgotten to include their parents in the journey of their lives. Life is most enjoyable when blessed with parents, family, and our dear ones.
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Thank you for sharing the lovely and touching story.
One can easily say, "One should be very lucky to have a nice life partner, rather a better half in the true sense." Can I ask you how many times men remind their wives to go for a dinner date with her mother and father? Just think!
Deepika
From India, Bangalore
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One can easily say, "One should be very lucky to have a nice life partner, rather a better half in the true sense." Can I ask you how many times men remind their wives to go for a dinner date with her mother and father? Just think!
Deepika
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Hi Very touching and emotional story it one should always remeber to say I love you. Regards Kaushal kishore
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Another dimension to this story. I lost my wife at Badrinath 2 years back; my son and daughter (aged 19 and 17) were with us. The kids had a fight between themselves, and mom scolded my son and asked him to apologize to his sister, but he refused. The next morning, my wife suddenly passed away. My wife and my son were very close. It has been two years, and my son has not forgiven himself for not following his mother's last instructions.
"Don't wait another day to apologize; you may never get a chance."
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"Don't wait another day to apologize; you may never get a chance."
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i received this pps on mail, do not know if it has been appeared in this blog, dont be embarrased if u shed a tear.
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That's true. We don't realize the importance of our family once we start working. I really liked it. I would make sure that I take my parents out wherever I get time.
Regards,
Anil
From India, Gurgaon
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Regards,
Anil
From India, Gurgaon
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