“I’m protected!” I shouted into the phone as I stepped out of university. Yes, ahead lies initial accreditation and placement. There’s still going to be plenty to worry about, but the final line after six years of study has already been drawn.
“Congratulations! I’m proud of you, my son,” my father’s voice came through the receiver—and those words were perhaps the most important in my life.
In everything, my father was a support, and I took him as an example in all matters. The only exception was that I chose a different calling in life—one my heart led me to—and I believe that’s right. Children shouldn’t be copies of their parents. They should become the people they themselves want to be.