I’ve always given part of my salary to support my parents to thank them for everything they’ve done. After my wife and I had our first child, expenses like diapers and doctor visits forced us to adjust our budget. One evening I told my parents, “Money’s tight right now, so I can’t send as much for a while. I hope you understand.” They nodded, though my mother looked disappointed.
The next day, my wife was crying on the couch. She showed me a message from my mom. It wasn’t anger or blame — it was love. She wrote, “Take care of the baby first. You’ve built a beautiful family, and that’s the greatest gift you could give us. We’ll manage. Just promise you’ll visit often.”
That night I hugged my wife and baby, realizing true family support isn’t measured in money, but in understanding and unconditional love.