 There has been various version of this story and the author appears to be unknown. You might have already read it however it's just apt for a youth and parents. Therefore sharing this with you :) A son took his father to a restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner. His Father was already pretty old man, and therefore, a little weak, too. While he was eating, a little bit of food fell from time to time on his shirt and his trousers. The other diners watched the old man with their faces distorted by the disgust, but his son remained calm.
Once both guys were done eating, the son, without being remotely ashamed, helped with absolute peace of mind to his father and took him to the toilet. Cleaned up the leftovers from his wrinkled face, and tried to wash the stains of food from his clothes; lovingly combed his grey hair and then finally his glasses. On the way out of the toilet, a profound silence reigned in the restaurant. No one could understand how it is that someone could do the ridiculous in such a manner. The Son was going to pay the bill, but before he could leave, a man, also of advanced age, rose from the diners, and asked the son of the old man: " don't you think that you've left something here? " The young man replied: "No, I haven't missed anything". Then the stranger said to him :" Yes you've left something! You left a lesson here for each child, and a hope for every father!" The entire restaurant was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. One of the biggest honors that exist, is being able to take care of those older adults who cared for us too. Our parents, and all those elderly who sacrificed their lives, with all of their time, money and effort by us, deserve our utmost respect. If you also feel respect for older adults, share this story with all your friends. Source : Author unknown Live a Positive Life Deek Parassini - SAID Did you enjoy the article? Then why not like me on Facebook to stay in touch!” |