Most of our parents could not write English well and spoke with heavy accents. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}Yet through determination and the “never give up” spirit, they accomplished the impossible. I was always amazed at how my father never complained about how hard it was to make a living and start over. He always came up with solutions to his problems. He could add a myriad of numbers in his head without writing them on paper; while he was not educated past the second grade, he was a business genius. My mother who worked in the garment industry, toiled to support my father in his business ventures; she too never complained.
I grew up poor but never realized I wore clothes from Goodwill and played with used toys. All I knew was that my mother was a great cook.
This story I am certain is similar to many of yours. Be proud of your parents’ accomplishments who overcame impossible obstacles. Today we and our children complain about the smallest things. I don’t remember that attitude as part of my parents’ philosophy. So tomorrow please think about the positive things in your parents’ lives: the joy they gave you and how they made it possible for us to attend universities and become professionals. L’chaim! They created new life and spirit. Do not remember the sorrow, celebrate their accomplishments.{/mprestriction}
