Five years ago, my father and I had a heated disagreement and really never resolved(解决) it since that time. We avoided seeing each other unless we had to at family gatherings. But even then, we hardly spoke to each other.
Last Tuesday I convinced myself I was going to tell my father I loved him. At 9:00 am I called my dad to see if I could come over after work. When he answered the phone, I just said,"Dad, can I come over after work tonight I have something to tell you.” My dad responded, “Now what” I assured(向….保证) him it wouldn’t take long, so he finally agreed.
At 5:30pm I cane to my parents’ house, praying Dad would answer the door. I was afraid that if Mom answered the door I would chicken out and tell her instead. But as luck would have it, Dad did answer the door.
“Dad, I just came over to tell you that I love you.”
It was as if a transformation came over my dad. His face softened; the wrinkles seemed to disappear. He hugged me and said, “I love you too, son, but I’ve never been able to say it.”
It was such a precious moment that I didn’t want to move. Dad and I hugged for a moment t longer and then I left.
Two days ago, my dad, who had heart problems, but didn’t tell me, had an attack and ended up in the hospital, unconscious. I don’t know if he’ll make it.
So my message to all of you in this is:“ Don’t wait to do the things that you know need to be done. What if I had waited to tell my dad –maybe I will never get the chance again! Take the time to do what you need to do and do it now!”