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After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.

"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

"I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you," I responded. "Just the two of us."

She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.

"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car.”They can't wait to hear about our meeting". We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said.

"Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.

 During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.

As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.

 "How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more - so than I could have imagined," I answered.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I did to not get to do anything for her.

 Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."

 At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."

 Pass this along to everyone with an aging parent, to a child, to an adult, to anyone with a parent.

 "Please do not take people you LOVE for Granted". It is said that people we love the most.. We hurt the most. Let’s change this. NOW.

“Kya pata hum kal ho na ho....”

 

 Top Comment : Devi Kaladeen   | 6 months ago
I posted this story about a month ago under the heading 'Very sweet and touching - a date with a woman ' According to Paresh it was posted before. The source for the posting is" http://www.citehr.com/164347-very-sweet-touching-jus-2mins-read.html
 
30 comments on "A Touching Story"
  Commented by  Parin Mehta, Plannig Manager, Reliance Industries Limited    | 1 month ago
In this days we people are so busy in buijding our career, we lhterally forget our family who they r really back bone for us in bad time. Its very touchy. 
  Commented by  ashok mittal, MBA/PGDM student, IBS GURGAON    | 1 month ago
really a heart touching story!!
good keep it up!!!
  Commented by  Rakesh Kapuriya, Sr. Asp.Net Web Developer, Dhanashri    | 2 months ago
so heart touching story. We should try like this in our life. It realy gives happiness in our life.
  Commented by  Rakesh Kapuriya, Sr. Asp.Net Web Developer, Dhanashri    | 2 months ago
so heart touching story. We should try like this in our life. It realy gives happiness in our life.
  Commented by  pruthviraja pande, Professor, Bangalore University    | 2 months ago
Rating : +1 
Mother is the "living god" under the sun!
  Commented by  Priyadarshini, Management Trainee, ICAI    | 2 months ago
Rating : +1 
Really a nice and heart touching story..Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story..
  Commented by  Makrand Bhave, Marketing & MICE, WIZCRAFT INternational    | 2 months ago
Yes, ikts truly amazing!! And yes it has been posted before!! Thanks for the referral Madhukumar :)
  Commented by  pruthviraja pande, Professor, Bangalore University    | 2 months ago
A nice touching and inspiring story, grate work, but what is this? Devi Kadalan ne to saaraa kiye pe paani pher diyaa? i too thought it is your own story!! good attempt
  Commented by  Arunangshu Choudhury, Agent, L.I.C    | 2 months ago
Touching indeed.But this cannot be your autobiography.Yahan ke mummies hamesha apni hathon se khana banake khilana pasand karti hain apne bachon ko yar.Wo sab resturant aur Date ki bat sirf West me hoti hai.
  Commented by  malladi madhukumar, AGM -MKTG, Andhra Cements Ltd    | 2 months ago
Very very touching.  The love of dad and mom are natural, really missing.
  Commented by  V.Durga Rao, Lawyer/Attorney, M/s Durga Rao & Associates    | 2 months ago
Rating : +2 
Really touching and we all need to remember the thing you have stressed in your writing. Simple, but, good work. Few people neglect their parents and few other people love their parents, but, may be pre-occupied with manythings. Please read the reference in the Book written by A.P.J.Kalam "Wings of Fire". As you all know, it is his autobiography. He wanted to achieve many things in life from the beginning. He has achieved so many things in life and achievement has become his habit later. But, he could not devote sufficient time to his parents and he feels very very bad at his attitude thereafter in this autobiography. Now, he feels that if he has devoted some time with his parents, that could have given more happiness and satisfaction than achieving all his achievements as public know. I have just conveyed the meaning of his statement in the Book. If you read A.P.J.Abdul Kalam's biography, you will come to know his affection and respect towards his parents, but, he could not spend time for them as he was busy throughout the life. 

Again, good insight and we should discharge our basic responsibility towards our parents, otherwise there will not be any meaning for our achievements in life.

Thank you.
  Commented by  shubhra jain, student, HR    | 4 months ago
really a touching story a had ever read!!!
  Commented by  mahesh khandelwal, PROPRIETOR, MAHESH KHANDELWAL    | 4 months ago
Thanks for the nice heart touching story
  Commented by  Sampanna, Asst Marketing Manager, Anama Energy Pvt Ltd    | 4 months ago
Great story....
  Commented by  kawaljit kaur aka priya, B.Com student, ssic-vikram university    | 4 months ago
its definetly important to make your loved one realise dat how much we adore them but the time i spent with my the more they want to get into my life,in fact treat me  as there personal property .it bugs me.somebody tell my mumma either that i'm far more important than her serials...i'll definately make her read this one.....thnx.
My mother is my Life....
  Commented by  Jaishree, MBA/PGDM student, Apeejay School of Management    | 4 months ago
The story actually brought me to tears.. I really miss my Grandma alot.
  Commented by  Ajay Ziz, Deputy Registrar, University of Jammu    | 4 months ago
mushy stuff ::
every day the clocks dongle reaches 12 ;; the new day comes ...
kal ho na ho .. should be :: hum kal the , aaj hain , aur kal be honge ...
  Commented by  sandeep rajput, Divisional Coordinator(jab division), Unicef    | 4 months ago
Rating : +1 
after going through this story ,i missed my mother very much
  Commented by  Mohammadarif.A.Shaikh, MBA/PGDBM    | 6 months ago
Rating : +1 
Its nice story Mr.Naqvi i really like it. Its tells us about the love and the care for our mother.
Rating : +2 
Thank you for this thought provoking write-up.

Generally, we the Indians have a 'reputation' for not being very communicative in personal / family relationships. In some cases, family culture,  discipline, or shyness of the individual etc., curtail communication. 

What is more interesting is, that within our levels of communication, we are more open in showing anger, jealousy etc, and the inhibition shows itself more only in expressing positive emotions like love, appreciation, motivation etc. 

If our neighbor knows that I am shouting at my wife, it is all right; but he should not know when I am praising her! Generally again, the westerners have this on reverse. 

Let us learn to be more open and communicative in expressing our love, affection, friendship, appreciation, and other similar positive emotions.
  Commented by  Devi Kaladeen, Audit Manager, Health Sector Development Unit    | 6 months ago
Rating : +4 
I posted this story about a month ago under the heading 'Very sweet and touching - a date with a woman ' According to Paresh it was posted before.

The source for the posting is" http://www.citehr.com/164347-very-sweet-touching-jus-2mins-read.html
 
  Commented by  varsha, technical manager(QMS)    | 6 months ago
Rating : +1 

nice story.. inspiring too..
thanks
  Commented by  SB DIKSHIT, STATE QUALITY MONITOR, U.P.R.R.D.A    | 6 months ago
Rating : 0 
Naqui,
I think u couldn't understand the comment done by me that 1st para is very confusing and u have taken it otherwise,i.e,I did not gues the other lady is mother,because of that u have given me thumbs down,becase it wae+1 and now it is 0.
thnks for mis judgement.
Rating : +2 
heart rendering story
  Commented by  Charles davison, Project Manager, Douglas OHI LLc oman    | 6 months ago
Rating : +2 
The story is very touching.and very true where you value the essence called  FAMILY.The feelings and the love is  natural and universally hold good across all cultures and societies
Rating : +1 
Great lesson learnt!! Thanks for sharing!!
Rating : +2 
I Love my mother Very much..... I can do any thing for her.
  Commented by  SB DIKSHIT, STATE QUALITY MONITOR, U.P.R.R.D.A    | 6 months ago
Rating : 0 
Though the 1st para is very confusing,but afterwards its a nice story or biography which touched the heart to root,
It gives lesson to all son's of mother.
  Commented by  Sarika Singh, Assistant Professor, BIT    | 6 months ago
Rating : +3 
Very-very touching story Mr. Naqvi, really very inspiring. Thanks for sharing...
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