Never said I Love You!

There is a person who has never verbally said I love you to me and three of my siblings but has gone out of his way to prove and show his love for us..

Papa...

He's made sure his children have got a life way better than his. Providing for the family, shelter, education and security; all that is usually done by every father. But I have seen every father trying to give his children things that he never got.

It's generic for fathers to wake up every morning and go to work. It amazes me how they never think of themselves once they become fathers.

No buying clothes when the whole family asks for new clothes, no extra footwear until the one he is using wears to tatters, no demands for special food apart from usual home cooked food, not even going to the doctor for small things but rushing us to the doctor even when we have a cold.

In our world, Papa has showed his endearment towards his eldest daughter by ignoring all the ill people have spoken about her, supporting her silently in the toughest times, never wanting her to become weak..

His fondness for his second daughter is seen in his process of forgiving her naivety and mistakes, trying to keep her in a secure environment away from people who don't deserve her.

His deep affection exudes in his a way of making sure sweets, fruits (especially mangoes) and everything he can think of, reaches his youngest daughter. Also when he shares his emotions and thoughts with her regularly covering up for their physical distance.

His adulation for his only son was evident when he got him the Giant robot, skates, cricket kit and all the things he never said no to.. He takes pride in talking to others about him. Be it his way of getting admission to high school, his choice of college, representing India at an international cricket tournament or even starting a new line of business..

The rare tears he shed at the daughters' weddings, his worry when his son did not come home on time. His concern about his kids when their mother left them. The double responsibility of being a mother and father both to ensure his family stays afloat.. 

Papa has never said 'I love you' to any of us but continues to dote on each one of us despite our shortcomings. He assures we stay bonded and has taught us to value people above all. 

Father's life is nothing less than an inspiring story for his children. He is the university of knowledge, struggle, experience and never ending source of strength and concealed care and blessings..

Here's wishing our Fathers stay healthy and enjoy peace irrespective of the world they are in right now.

What is your father's way of showing love? If you're a father, how do you convey your love to your children?

CHEERS and GOD BLESS!!

CHS