My parents married in the late 50's when it was still very taboo for a couple of different races to marry. Plus they got together while still in high school ('cause of me!). They endured unspoken hardships due to poverty, racism & immaturity but still rose to the task. Dad, with Mom's strength and inspiration, graduated from college. They cared for five kids, all of whom are successful today. They taught us to think, aim high and value education in every form. They are not perfect people but they strived for perfection in their love for their children and commitment to succeed when odds were very much against them. Fate, chemistry and strength of will and spirit were the genesis of our family. I understand, now, what they overcame to make it and I am humbled. My hope is that my brothers and sisters and our children will honor their sacrifice by embracing quality of life and giving of ourselves for the good of family & country. I remain forever in their debt.
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Pass It On®
Pass It On®
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Pearnel from New York JUNE 20, 2013
So simple but yet so profound!!!
Irrving APRIL 1, 2008
I think this story will give kids a great future.
Lynne C. from Calgary, Canada SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
I work for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, and every day I see the wisdom of simply doing the right thing. This story really underlines the difference each of us can make to create a better world for us all.
Panne from Spain SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
Very nice.
Sukhsohit S from Chandigarh, India MAY 28, 2007
Happiness is like a boomerang, you throw it onto others, and see it getting back to you. It gives immense pleasure to know that a soul breathes easy, because you are there. A life is changed because you are there.
"Every act of kindness is reciprocated back."
A thought provoking story.
Flor A. from Singapore APRIL 27, 2007
Paying it forward will make this world [a better place]...i have always been wary of accepting help, in my mind, I am tough, and everything should be repaid. Experience taught me that, life is not like that, I realized that rather than pay the person directly, and feel good that debts have been paid, it feels much sweeter to pass on the goodness to others who needs help.
Stephanie V from Payson , UT APRIL 21, 2007
This relates to my life also. I'm a teen in my senior year and the start of school I was down hill bad. I had a friend who helped me through it all. He is very special in my life and now is my boyfriend. Graduation is coming up and I don't think I would've made it with out his help. I want to become a teacher and a school counselor and help all those who went through the same thing.