After indulging in too many sweets over the holiday break, I gained several pounds I cannot shake off quickly. I meant to work out in the morning, but I ended up taking care of many chores all day. It was already dark outside when I went for a walk.
The sky was so clear this evening. The air was crisp and chilly. I regretted that I did not have gloves with me. Putting my cold hands in the pockets, I looked up the night sky and spotted Orion. Suddenly, I had a flashback from my past when I was in the first grade in elementary school. I was waiting for my parents to close the business for the day. It was already past my bedtime. The night was so cold that I could see my white breath in the street light. My parents took my cold hands, and we were briskly walking home. I should have been sleepy, but I just kept looking up at the winter sky, amazed by the three dots in the sky, Orion’s belt.
Back then, I was too young to understand what was going on, but there were times when we went through financial instability. But I know that my parents worked very hard to make ends meet for our family. Although we never had a family vacation, our parents always provided us with everything we needed.
Gazing at Orion tonight, I felt my eyes tearing, thinking about our parents no longer with us – how much they loved and cared for us. I wished that I had one more chance to say how much they meant to me and how much I appreciated them. It was a reflection moment – I hope to be a good parent to my children as my parents to us.
Learn to Live 