Dedicated to fathers
When I was young, dad would buy us supper every night, from noodles to fruits and whatever we asked for. That was something I really looked forward to after dinner each night! He made sure we had the best. He used to help with the marketing, and would come back home with lots of vegetables and fruits. He was always happy to run to town on his motorcycle and get us whatever we wanted.
For that matter, I don’t remember any instant when dad said no to anything we wanted to eat or needed for school. I remember how I had homework and needed stuff like cardboard, tracing paper or sugar paper for school, and dad would never hesitate to get them for me no matter how tired he was after work. He loved buying stuff for his children. I remember him buying chicken rice almost every day for his two granddaughters (now 29 and 32) who were then in primary school, as they loved it.
He would ask us to walk to the Chinese restaurant down the road for dinner and order any number of dishes we wanted. He would join us later and foot the bill.
These days, dad doesn’t go out on his own anymore as he is not as strong. Yet, whenever I go back to visit, he always tells me how he wishes he could get me this and that. That’s dad for you.
I owe my every success to him. I’m very grateful for all he has done for me and wish I could spend a lot more time with him while he is still around.
I believe that nothing a child does is enough to repay what a parent has done for him or her. Being a parent myself today, I realise I also strive to fulfil my two children’s wishes.
Dad is turning 85 on Nov 5 this year. Even today, he never gives up on anything that he sets his mind to. He believes that one should never procrastinate or wait for tomorrow to complete what can be done today.
As a parent and educator now, I share this with my kids and students as well.
Dedicated to my father, Ranjit Singh Randhawa
I want to spend time, to give you what you deserve,
I want to give you all the happiness I can find, I want the opportunity to serve,
Your whole life has been about your children, your sons and daughters and grandchildren!
I am so grateful to have you as my Dad. I realise the amount of sacrifice you have made,
I beg for forgiveness for not being around with you as often as a good child should, Dad, I am truly sorry. Happy Father’s Day!
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