Love and respect your both parents

What is the difference between a mother and a father?

* A mother carries you in her womb for 9 months.

* A father carries you on his shoulders for his entire life, even if you don’t notice it.

* A mother makes sure you are full with food and care.

* A father teaches you how to be prepared and strong so that you don’t go hungry, although it may take you a long time to understand.

* A mother breastfeeds and nurtures you from her breast.

* A father carries you on his back, even if you don’t always see it.

* A mother’s love is felt by you immediately from the day you are born.

* A father’s love is understood better when you become a father yourself, so wait with patience and understanding.

A mother is priceless, and a father cannot be replaced even by time.

Mothers and fathers are both important and have their own unique way of showing love.

Their love brings strength and hope to our lives ...

Love and respect your both parents.

But you didn't

I looked at you and smiled the other day
I thought you saw me but you didn't
I said "I love you" and waited for what you would say
I thought you'd hear me but you didn't
I asked you to come outside and play catch with me
I thought you would follow me but you didn't
I drew a picture just for you to see
I thought you would save it but you didn't
I made a fort for us in the woods
I thought you'd camp with me but you didn't
I found some worms n such for fishing if we could
I thought you'd want to go but you didn't
I needed you just to talk to, my thoughts to share
I thought you'd want to but you didn't
I told you about the game hoping you'd be there
I thought you'd surely come but you didn't
I asked you to share my youth with me
I thought you'd want to but you couldn't
My country called me to war, you asked me to come home safely
But I didn't

Stan Gebhardt

[A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul, page 94 - Click HERE]