A father's duty
And I remembered my last promise to my dad on his deathbed. To take care of the family and bring up my then 9 year old younger brother.
It has been a long 9 years. Dealing with his teenage angst. Cutting short my student life to support and be less of a burden to my family. Struggling to be the emotional pillar of the family.
Of sacrificing the one that mattered most to fulfill the promise. The bitterness of the sacrifice that had to be made.
But today, when I talked to my younger brother, the promise has been fulfilled. He has grown and matured. And I have imparted the same one important lesson that my dad had passed down to me. Summarised in two words.
No regrets.
Look not to the past, but to the future.
My duty has been fulfilled.
Wherever you may be, dad, happy father's day.
It has been a long 9 years. Dealing with his teenage angst. Cutting short my student life to support and be less of a burden to my family. Struggling to be the emotional pillar of the family.
Of sacrificing the one that mattered most to fulfill the promise. The bitterness of the sacrifice that had to be made.
But today, when I talked to my younger brother, the promise has been fulfilled. He has grown and matured. And I have imparted the same one important lesson that my dad had passed down to me. Summarised in two words.
No regrets.
Look not to the past, but to the future.
My duty has been fulfilled.
Wherever you may be, dad, happy father's day.
posted by urbanmalebitch at 11:45 PM
9 Comments:
My dad passed away when I was 17. Fortunately, I am the youngest of the family and most of the burden is carried by my family until I am much older now.
Glad to know that your brother had grown up well, and is a mature young adult, I think this is the best thing of all! Bearing the awful weight for so long and finally flowers grow out of that plot of land... That's the best thing to happen in life. Isn't it.
Thats a good thing to hear. So that means you can come out drinking more often?
barffie: Yes, it's a relief, but at the same time, there will always be a constant worry for him.
=)
tripleperiod: Eh, the qn is not I can come out more often, but rather whether you're free enough to come out drinking. *grin*
Your father would be proud :)
hey. i lost my dad wen i was 9. being a single child, its been sad. noe 1 2 share the grief with. i think ur dad would be real proud of n happy with u ryt now. good going!
kinda understand the worry
as I have bros as well....
being the eldest ain't easy. there are times where u feel u wana give up...
glad to hear u are doing well and yes.. no regrets...
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