Every relationship is unique and special. It could be a relationship with your student or a relationship with a pet or a plant, or even a relationship with any non-living object which has served for years. The father-daughter relationship is
said to be one of the most loving ones. It is a bond fostered by the tender thread of unconditional love. Although I have never experienced it, I came across a very touching and heartfelt revelation of a father while getting his daughter married and sending her to another family in a local newspaper. I translated it and hereby sharing with you:
said to be one of the most loving ones. It is a bond fostered by the tender thread of unconditional love. Although I have never experienced it, I came across a very touching and heartfelt revelation of a father while getting his daughter married and sending her to another family in a local newspaper. I translated it and hereby sharing with you:
"I am so happy; my daughter is tying knots with your family. One flowering plant is being replanted in another garden. On this occasion, as every father longs, I wish to tell something to your family. But, I am afraid, doing so would be inappropriate because she is now getting married and she is going to be a member of your family now. I do not have any displeasure about this. On the contrary, my daughter's priority should be your family. Now, we have no reins in our hands, now we are the witnesses, spectators from the back seat. But, we do have a request – Keep her happy!
I'm sure, you would keep her happy. Perhaps, she will be happier with you than she was with us. I wish her to remain eternally happy, just like every father does. So, I beg you again and again that you keep her in good spirits. She was never a burden to me. In fact, she was the smile on my lips, my very breath and blessing of my heart. She still is and always will be. But I am getting her married because we have to honor our customs and our traditions. I am helpless before the culture! But this I assure you, all these years she was frolicking in her nest and now she will spread light in your house, too. I have nurtured her out of my blood and sweat, she is in her prime now. Now she will take care of you, love everyone, give the warmth of her heart's affection to all. In the exchange, I ask for just one small thing – Keep her happy!
Suppose, if you ever thought that my daughter has said something wrong or if she has made a mistake, then I do not mind if you get angry. But do so with utmost love and care because she is so tender! When she is disappointed, give her your shoulder for support. Tend to her and look after her every now and again, she needs it. Take care of her when she falls ill. If she fails to fulfill her responsibility, reprimand her firmly, but be sympathetic to her. She is still learning, try to understand her. Please, keep her happy!
Now I have to train myself to live without her. Now I have to practice not to feel it when I am not able to meet her for several months. Please permit me to talk to her on the phone whenever she desires. I will still be happy even if she forgets me altogether. Now my life has only one purpose, and that is the joy of my daughter. It lies in your hands now to keep giving it to her. That’s why I plead you – Please keep her happy!
My dearest son-in-law, these words of mine may not carry any importance or meaning to you. But I am sure, when you become a father, you will know the value of these words. At that time, your heart will say just these words with every beat – Please keep her happy! Please keep her happy…!!"
I'm sure, you would keep her happy. Perhaps, she will be happier with you than she was with us. I wish her to remain eternally happy, just like every father does. So, I beg you again and again that you keep her in good spirits. She was never a burden to me. In fact, she was the smile on my lips, my very breath and blessing of my heart. She still is and always will be. But I am getting her married because we have to honor our customs and our traditions. I am helpless before the culture! But this I assure you, all these years she was frolicking in her nest and now she will spread light in your house, too. I have nurtured her out of my blood and sweat, she is in her prime now. Now she will take care of you, love everyone, give the warmth of her heart's affection to all. In the exchange, I ask for just one small thing – Keep her happy!
Suppose, if you ever thought that my daughter has said something wrong or if she has made a mistake, then I do not mind if you get angry. But do so with utmost love and care because she is so tender! When she is disappointed, give her your shoulder for support. Tend to her and look after her every now and again, she needs it. Take care of her when she falls ill. If she fails to fulfill her responsibility, reprimand her firmly, but be sympathetic to her. She is still learning, try to understand her. Please, keep her happy!
Now I have to train myself to live without her. Now I have to practice not to feel it when I am not able to meet her for several months. Please permit me to talk to her on the phone whenever she desires. I will still be happy even if she forgets me altogether. Now my life has only one purpose, and that is the joy of my daughter. It lies in your hands now to keep giving it to her. That’s why I plead you – Please keep her happy!
My dearest son-in-law, these words of mine may not carry any importance or meaning to you. But I am sure, when you become a father, you will know the value of these words. At that time, your heart will say just these words with every beat – Please keep her happy! Please keep her happy…!!"
I agree with you. I also had a similar experience in the past, and I feel that daughters get naturally attached to their father much more than their mum. The love my dad showed to me is entirely incomparable. Even though I am married now, I still feel incomplete without him.
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DeleteThe love I have for my dad in incomparable. He raised me up with his little savings. I am ready to sacrifice everything for him.
ReplyDeleteAs I read through, I felt really touched as it reminded me of my dad. We were really so close. I cried when I had to leave home for my husband's house. My dad is such a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteThis article is really heartwarming. I miss my relationship with my mom. Dont take things for granted :(
ReplyDeleteWhen I was reading the letter, it reminds me about my father…ЁЯШв though he passed away years ago, before my marriage, but still I missed him when specially I am in any trouble…. He always assures me in distress that everything will be alright…. And he had a great wish to attend my marriage, but unfortunately, it was not happened….. But I feel, where ever he is, always protecting me from every problem… he will remain close to heart always….
ReplyDeleteafter reading this article i became emotional. in such a author has describe the feeling of the DAD for her daughter is really great.hats off to you.=D:
ReplyDeleteReally heart touching things, when I read this letter then I became a very emotional and I think everyone daughter look like queen for his father. :y
ReplyDeleteThis was very beautiful. I enjoyed reading it. I recently got married myself and my father nearly cried at my wedding. It is such a touching time for a daughter and even more so for her father. This was just a very heartfelt thing to share. I will share it with my sister. She is getting married in June! :)
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