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My sister had failed out of school and was making very unwise decisions with her life. She chose to spend her time with people who were lost as she was. They all chose to ignore their responsibilities and supported one another in a life which involved drinking and partying. Sadly, they were all losing time. They were young and had the potential to become whatever they wanted if they would only choose to respect themselves and believe in a better life.
My sister was lost but my father never gave up on her. She may not have even known it but his prayers and faith in her may have been the very thing she needed.
I remember sitting at the family dinner table where everyone had gathered except my sister. Once again she had chosen to drink with friends instead of spending an evening with our family who loved her very much. We all said she would not come. But my father said she would. We all rallied against him, betting she would not show and asked why he would say that. We were convinced he was in denial. He simply said, "I will always bet on her, on all of you."
She did not show up that night but today she is a beautiful mother to a baby girl and has another on the way. She is a loving and responsible mother, wife and teacher. I always remember that night. I believe our father's bet on all of us was the greatest gift we never knew we received.
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Very touching story. I think she would not have succeeded in her life as a mother and as a teacher if she did not have a faher who believed in her.
Posted 6 days ago by Rubirosa Roxas from navotas, Philippines
That is very touching. I may only be 11 but its good.
Posted over 2 years ago by Rhianna M. from PA
This story has touched me because there are similarities with my own family story. In my family I was the black sheep and I never showed up at family events. I think people who are black sheep's merely don't show up because they are irresponsible or don't like their folks. They just have a feeling of not fitting in and the best you can do is accepting they're different because you also want to be accepted for who you are. Last week I met a girl who also is the black sheep in her family. And these shared feelings have the effect that we understand each other well. Now it makes sense that I was the black sheep. All the pain. It helped me meeting this girl and being able to understand her. Somehow everything is in equilibrium.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Philipp S. from Groningen, Netherlands
I like this story very much because is about faith and faith is important.
Posted about 3 years ago by Jose D. from Miami, Florida
Wow. When you think that your parents don't care about you because they yell at you that's when they care about you the most.
Posted over 3 years ago by Sandra A. from United States
Love is the bond of undying force from parents to their children mixed with faith for the glorious future that they expect. Love, patience, and faith work wonders.
Posted about 4 years ago by Ruth J.A. from Nigeria
When two hearts beat as one when two minds think as one they can overcome any obstacle and always stay together for there's no greater feeling in this world then loving somebody when they love you back.
Posted over 4 years ago by C.A. from Manhattan, NY, USA
This is so sweet...it shows you that you can always change no matter what your past.
Posted over 4 years ago by Lauren T. from New York, USA
A simple gesture of care is enough to let them know how much you love your parents.
Posted over 4 years ago by Pteodactyl W. from Philippines
I feel great and overwhelmed by this story.
Posted over 4 years ago by Adedeji L. from Nigeria
We raised seven children and truly believe in believing and standing up for the the ones you love. Love never fails.
Posted over 4 years ago by Helen T. from London, Ontario, Canada
Faith really pays! As somebody said, "faith can move mountains" is really true. Doors that never seem to exist open. This story is a live example.
Posted over 4 years ago by Shankar D. from Cuttack, Orissa, India
The love of the parents to their child can never be changed by any other love.
Posted over 4 years ago by Jecyl G. from Philippines
Love of parents is something which cannot be measured. It's the faith, love and blessings of parents that makes us reach great heights in life.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Kirthishri M. from Bangalore, India
Very touching. Almost brought tears to my eyes. A wonderful story.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Peter M. from Nigeria
to love means to live
Posted almost 5 years ago by Malele MAF from Ghana
it's such a simple nice story...
Posted almost 5 years ago by Raech from Dubai
No matter what happens parents always there for their children!
Posted almost 5 years ago by Cherry A from UAE
A great and humble scene. Reminds me of the story of The Prodigal Son. Children are just so precious to their parents no matter what.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Lillian Low from Singapore
A very touching story!!
Love is the greatest and strongest feeling ever!
You just have to believe in it!
Posted almost 5 years ago by Paula from Lebanon
Being loved can move mountains...
Perfect story.
Congratulations!
Posted about 5 years ago by Veronica P from Lima, Peru
A beautiful story.
Posted about 5 years ago by Jane E from Minnesota U.S.
The love of parents for their children knows no bounds. And when it is enhanced by faith
it seems to have a power of its own to fulfill the loving vision parents have for their
loved ones.
Posted about 5 years ago by Leon G. from Malaysia