A young man’s decision to leave his mother at an old age home after his father’s passing seemed like a practical solution at the time. He would visit her regularly, but he never expected the conversation they would have on her deathbed.
One day, the old age home called the son, informing him that his mother was critically ill. When he arrived, he found his mother weak and frail, but still determined to convey an important message.
As he sat by her side, she asked him to install fans in the old age home, as the heat had been unbearable for her and the other residents. She also requested that he provide a fridge to improve the quality of the food, as she had often gone to bed hungry.
The son was taken aback by his mother’s requests, wondering why she had never complained about these issues before. His mother’s response was both poignant and profound.
She explained that she had endured the hardships, but her concern was not for herself, but for her son. She feared that one day, his children might abandon him in a similar old age home, and he would suffer the same fate as her.
Her final words to her son were, “What you give is what you get.” This phrase echoed in his mind, a stark reminder of the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, lest we face similar consequences in the future.
