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One sunny day, I bumped into a stranger as he passed by opposite my office block; "oh excuse me please" was my response. "Excuse me please too ma’am" he responded. Both the stranger and I were very polite to one another. We said our goodbye and went our different ways…
However, at home a different story unfolds! How we treat our loved ones both young and old is quite different from how we treat strangers that we have never even met. Much later on that fateful day, while preparing dinner, my little son strangely, stood very still beside me. As I turned, without noticing anyone beside me, I nearly knocked him down. With a frown, I shouted at him to move out of the way! He walked away, heartbroken. I never realized how harshly I spoke to him.
Later that night, as I retire to sleep, while I lay still reflecting the days stressful activities in my bed, a voice (God's voice) spoke to me and said..."While dealing with a total stranger, you used courtesy, but the family you love, you seem to be abusive. Go and look on the kitchen floor, you shall find some flowers by the door. Those are the flowers your son brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very still not to spoil the surprise and you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes when you harshly scolded him.
At that time, I felt very sorry and ashamed of myself and tears fell freely from my eyes. I quietly went and knelt by his bedside, gently and lovingly woke him saying "little one, wake up, I said. Are these the flowers you picked for me? He smiled and said " Yes mummy, I found them in the woods as I was playing with my friends and I picked them because they are so pretty and I know you will like them. I am sure you will like them especially the pink one”.
At that moment, I became so emotional and touched and said to him, " my dear son, you know mummy loves you so much, I am sorry the way I yelled at you back then, It will never happen again. He replied; "Ok mum, am kool, I love you anyways..."
I responded, "Son, I love you too and I really love all the flowers you picked for me, especially the pink one.
Lesson learnt…
Be aware that no matter how hard you work for someone or an establishment, immediately you die (as death is inevitable and can come anytime), the person or establishment replaces you in a matter of days but the family we leave behind will feel the big loss for the rest of their lives. Most of the time, we give more attention to our work/business than our family which is an unwise act indeed, do you agree with me?
I know because of quest to better the standard of living for our families, we dedicate more time at work or online steeming than the time we spend with our family members, my advice is let us try and give our families or love ones the time and attention they deserve while also doing our duties…
Do you know what the word family really means?
For those who do not know, it means...
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
So now fellow Stemians, what lesson did you learn from the short story
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Really nice lesson, sometimes this happens. I think some parents at night ask: how good I was today? 🙈🤔😬 and everyday we try better. Thanks 🙏 for sharing 🤧😀💡👶🏻👍🏼
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You know, today's office is not like in the past if we look at good examples like Apple and Google but there are loads of routine offices existing today.
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Very nice, beautiful lesson, and nice story, it is very good to balance work and family ... when you have money enough your life will have happy, when no work , no money i very sure every family will get problem, thank you for sharing have a nice dear
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I'll be calling my family after reading this, THANKS!
You do that my man @kingtate
And hey, get them some steeming hot gift for me @kenhudoy
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Excellent post @kenhudoy! I really like it, I also have a son and I try to remind myself all the time about treating him and my loved ones the way they deserve. Thank you for sharing it with us as a reminder.
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Nicely written .So true family should be prioritize above everything, because it bond you to an genuine unconditioned love.
very correct...thanks for reading...
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good story friend, its so real.
Thanks...yes...family first
hermosa lección, se gustas sígueme y lee mi primera historia de vida, feliz día
Thank you
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Very nice, beautiful lesson thank you
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Welcome
@milagros
Thanks for your message & upvote. I appreciate
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
love this.. thx for that
Welcome @praticker
Thanks for the comment
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Its was really motivating for me
I know...really motivating indeed...my regards to your family @dojoexle
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Nice story, it is very good to balance work and family. work will provide the money and friendship, whereas family provide love, care, togetherness and happiness. when the both are combine, you will have money, friendship,care, love, happiness and togetherness. these things will give you good memories and long life. nice story. upvoted.
You are not far from the truth @hynet
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Your welcome
nice
Thank you @blurrylens
I appreciate
story of all salaried..really awesome written
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Very nice, awesome :)
Thank you @eltooni
I appreciate
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Very interesting post @kenhudoy
Upvoted!
Loved this post. You have beautifully explained the reality of the situation in the busy world that we live in today. It is awesome because, in search of money and success I have slogged hard in my office for hours and days, and when I reached home my mom would be waiting for me.. I wouldn't even have the energy to talk to her.. I feel bad about it now
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you can still remedy the situation now before its too late... @grao
next time you going home, buy her that gift she loves so much for me...
regards
Yes I need to take her something on the way back to home :)
very good choice...keep it regular...thanks and my regards to your mum...
Family is so important. Are you taking more steps towards sharing compassionate moments with your son? I love that you explained it thoroughly with him .
Yes of course...family is a treasure to cherish
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Very true! Our families are a precious gift from God!
Right ...a true treasure
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great article
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Meaningful story for everybody @kenhudoy!
Thanks...family is our treasure
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This story is very touching and it happens far too often in homes. My children are raised now, and I watch as similar incidents play out with my grandkids and I want to say to their parents "slow down, savor each day.. they will be grown so quickly and now is the time to look in their faces and love and teach them before time slips away. Nice article.
You are very correct. The love we show our kids remain with them forever...
And it's priceless legacy carries on long after we are gone ❤
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I did! 💕
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Thank you!
I read it, im so touched by your story man! I am guilty as well, todays sunday and this is the day that i dont get any sleep as my wife works this morning and i baby sit for my 2, 3 and 12 year old. And im really moody when i get no sleep! Your mesaage came to me at a very perfect time! Thanks @kenhudoy. Resteemed and upvoted
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i already did dude check mine as well
Ok...doing that now
Thanks for all the support...and nice replies
It is a good lesson to learn, we should treat our families with love and patience :)
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HI, I will go check it out :)
Thanks....
WOW!
Powerful post. Thank you for sharing. we need SO much more of this. This is a very real issue that influences almost ALL of us and goes un addressed for the most part. Keep posting such wisdom. I am now following you!
Thanks for this... I appreciate a lot ..
Ur welcome!
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Beautiful and loving reminder about what things really matter in life... thank you for sharing your wisdom.
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this is so beautiful and touching. Thanks for sharing .
Happy you liked it.
.thanks
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I absolutely loved this post kenhudoy, thank you so much. We often make mistakes as parents but asking forgiveness is next to the most important thing, saying "I Love You". I might not be a perfect mother but my kids know how much I love them not only by word but by deed too. They have so much to teach us, the scriptures often say that we must become like little children, submissive, humble and meek. Their love is so unconditional and their hearts ever forgiving.
You are correct ma'am...I trust you a great mum and you sound soo loving...Keep up the good work. God bless you. Do follow for more inspirational stories coming up soon...
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Great article! It is really very important to love and appreciate family members !!!
@elenka!
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We can take lesson of this story, it's nice @kenhudoy
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Sure....good lesson indeed...follow for more
Very precious and touching post! Every one should read this and think about it. It's so true what your post conveys!
I wish you to have a wonderful day with your family!
You are right...good to resteem...as it didn't reach much people in steemit. Keep following for more...thanks
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oook i am cryyyyying flooooooods here.......So tutching . im of to tell my boys I love them❤ great post, hands UP!!!
You do just that my dear..send my regards to your boys and hey...family first...hope you following for more of such.
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Morning 😀❤️ I did and yes i agree.
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This is so touching! It's good that you have realized it so quickly. Lesson learned.
YEAH...QUITE QUICKLY INDEED. AND A LESSON FOR ALL WHO HAS PLANS TO HAVE KIDS OR WHO HAS KIDS...
A lovely story and a good lesson! Love it!
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Such a sweet story.
Thanks @haphazard
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wow... I was thinking the same yesterday and I realized that we use to put all the frustration in our family because sometimes we take them for granted... and this scares me...
Thank you for sharing this experience it touched me a lot.
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Beautiful story and good lessen for us! I absolutely agree with you; spending our valuable times with our family is always great. Thanks for providing the meaning of "FAMILY".
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You're welcome! Will check your new posts accordingly! ;)
great...thanks
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very nicely written
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Wonderful and touching. Something for to ponder and reflect on ... really...
Thank you for directing me to your posts....
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A very touching story. It's true! Sometimes we are inattentive to our families and loved ones. What we have - do not appreciate, and lost - weeping. A good life lesson. It is good to remind all of us about how to be kinder and more attentive to those who are daily in need of our attention and care. Thank you for a wonderful story @kenhudoy. I now follow You.
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Great story! Keep it up!
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Very good message. It's eye opening i personally have never thought of such a thing but thinking about what you have written reminds me of times where I was in the wrong as well 😫. Overall excellent post 👏🏻
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Very nice and touching story! :*)
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