I guess I knew that someday I would be writing about my parents and about their significance in my life, but I never expected it to be so soon. As graduation approached and the end of 22 years of living under my parent's guidance and wisdom, and a year away from them,what better time to capture those memories than now.
God blessed me with my parents, M.A Rachman and Hindraningsih, 23 years ago, and those 23 years will probably be the sweetest years of my life. Obviously, I don't remember much about the first few years of living with my parents, except I do remember being spanked quite frequently. I was really a disobedient child, although you would never know it now, (HA HA!) My parent's patience and wisdom during this time, amazes me. They never disciplined me for childish foolishness, only when they knew I was deliberately disobeying.
Another thing that I will never forget is my Dad's passion for truth! In our relationship he always wanted me to tell the truth and he would do the same. He always got to the heart of issues and looked at them from God's point of view. He once said that if there was anything he would teach me, it would be to tell the truth, and to get tothe heart of the matter . He has passed that passion on to me.
As I got older, the spankings ceased and my parents took on a different form of teaching. I'll always be so thankful that they let me make decisions for myself when they knew I wouldn't be permanently "damaged." As a teenager, I don't know what I would have done without my parents. Their wisdom, love, and support guided me through every decision, and gave me a peace and confidence so dear to me. Some of my most special memories are of sitting on the couch terrace with my mom at 12:30 a.m. talking about life, and rubbing each other's feet. I could talk to her about anything ... boys, romance, relationships, God, and life. I never felt uncomfortable about talking to my mom or my dad about any issue, or struggle I was facing. They always taught me God's wisdom and would laugh when I laughed, or hold me while I cried. My Dad often took turns taking each of us kids out on dates, and we often had "Family time every week.
A couple of times, I remember running out to my Dad's room to talk to him, peeking through the door to see if he was busy, and finding him on his knees, and praying. I remember being up late at night, and hearing my parent's voices in their bedroom, praying or talking about us kids and life. My parents never had reservations about showing their affection for each other in front of us kids. My parents always got (and get) up early in the morning and works late into the night taking care of their family faithfully.
My parents always stressed the importance of communication and forgiveness in relationships. I remember getting so upset with my parents when they wouldn't let me leave the room until I had told them what was bothering me. It amazed me when I walked away feeling so much better, when my parents forced me to talk to them. And whenever my parents knew that they may have said something to hurt me, they immediately came to me and asked for forgiveness. They were, and are, always so humble and unselfish towards us kids; laying down their "pride" and "rights" as parents for our feelings.
My Dad and Mom never fail to tell me, "I love you," or express physical affection with hugs and kisses. I Thank God everyday for them, for my sister, my brothers and I. I write this to publicly honor them and give the Glory to God. I love my parents with all my heart, and am so thankful that no matter what happens here on Earth, I have the gift of spending eternity with them.
Thank you Dad for always being there for being strong yet showing you cared. For being my protector and setting the rules for the rides, the money, and the help with school. For all the times I was grounded for my own good I may not have been happy,but I always understood that I am lucky to be one of the few to have a Dad that loves me as much as you do. I love you, Dad.
Thank you Dad, Mom for your countless of affections…I’m here, been away for 365 days from you and I’m sure I can through it all. I don't always show it but you know that I do appreciate how much the both of you have helped me with my life, love, and career and given me all of the things that have gotten me here.
Thank you Mom and Dad……..
God blessed me with my parents, M.A Rachman and Hindraningsih, 23 years ago, and those 23 years will probably be the sweetest years of my life. Obviously, I don't remember much about the first few years of living with my parents, except I do remember being spanked quite frequently. I was really a disobedient child, although you would never know it now, (HA HA!) My parent's patience and wisdom during this time, amazes me. They never disciplined me for childish foolishness, only when they knew I was deliberately disobeying.
Another thing that I will never forget is my Dad's passion for truth! In our relationship he always wanted me to tell the truth and he would do the same. He always got to the heart of issues and looked at them from God's point of view. He once said that if there was anything he would teach me, it would be to tell the truth, and to get to
As I got older, the spankings ceased and my parents took on a different form of teaching. I'll always be so thankful that they let me make decisions for myself when they knew I wouldn't be permanently "damaged." As a teenager, I don't know what I would have done without my parents. Their wisdom, love, and support guided me through every decision, and gave me a peace and confidence so dear to me. Some of my most special memories are of sitting on the couch terrace with my mom at 12:30 a.m. talking about life, and rubbing each other's feet. I could talk to her about anything ... boys, romance, relationships, God, and life. I never felt uncomfortable about talking to my mom or my dad about any issue, or struggle I was facing. They always taught me God's wisdom and would laugh when I laughed, or hold me while I cried. My Dad often took turns taking each of us kids out on dates, and we often had "Family time every week.
A couple of times, I remember running out to my Dad's room to talk to him, peeking through the door to see if he was busy, and finding him on his knees, and praying. I remember being up late at night, and hearing my parent's voices in their bedroom, praying or talking about us kids and life. My parents never had reservations about showing their affection for each other in front of us kids. My parents always got (and get) up early in the morning and works late into the night taking care of their family faithfully.
My parents always stressed the importance of communication and forgiveness in relationships. I remember getting so upset with my parents when they wouldn't let me leave the room until I had told them what was bothering me. It amazed me when I walked away feeling so much better, when my parents forced me to talk to them. And whenever my parents knew that they may have said something to hurt me, they immediately came to me and asked for forgiveness. They were, and are, always so humble and unselfish towards us kids; laying down their "pride" and "rights" as parents for our feelings.
My Dad and Mom never fail to tell me, "I love you," or express physical affection with hugs and kisses. I Thank God everyday for them, for my sister, my brothers and I. I write this to publicly honor them and give the Glory to God. I love my parents with all my heart, and am so thankful that no matter what happens here on Earth, I have the gift of spending eternity with them.
Thank you Dad for always being there for being strong yet showing you cared. For being my protector and setting the rules for the rides, the money, and the help with school. For all the times I was grounded for my own good I may not have been happy,but I always understood that I am lucky to be one of the few to have a Dad that loves me as much as you do. I love you, Dad.
Thank you Dad, Mom for your countless of affections…I’m here, been away for 365 days from you and I’m sure I can through it all. I don't always show it but you know that I do appreciate how much the both of you have helped me with my life, love, and career and given me all of the things that have gotten me here.
Thank you Mom and Dad……..
