Written by: Shabdika Nepal - 28029, Grade VIII
Posted on: 31 July, 2023
Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Juliana. She lived with her parents and three younger brothers in a small hut. She was brought up in an economically challenging family. Her parents were farmers. Even though they had difficulties with their financial situations, they could do anything for their children’s happiness. Juliana’s childhood was troublesome. She had the experience of sleeping without food because she was the eldest and had to sacrifice everything being the responsible member of the family.
Juliana was a kind girl and loved by everyone in the village. She used to study at a school near her house. Likewise, she also had to do all the housework and take care of her brothers. Everybody in the village thought she was the Cinderella of her house since they often saw her doing all the housework solely herself. Sometimes, she even missed school if one of her brothers were sick. One day, Juliana’s parents were working in their field and her mother said to her father, “Hey honey, I think Juliana needs to start focusing more on herself and her studies than her brothers. She is a teenager now. She needs her space.’’ Her father said “Yes, our daughter holded a lot of responsibilities and she might be unhappy about it.’’ So, they decided to send her to a hostel where she could give all her time to her studies and had nothing to worry about. That night at dinner, her father told the news to Juliana and her brothers. Juliana was so happy that she hugged her parents crying. She said, “Thank You so much mamma and Papa this means the whole world to me, what about my brothers? Who will take care of them?’’ Her mom said, “You don’t have to worry about anything. I will take care of your brothers. They will be happy for you as well.’’ All of her brothers shouted, “Yes, go for it, sis !!’’
Juliana's parents sent Juliana too far away from her village. She started working and studying at the same time and lived in a hostel. She tried her best not to get distracted and studied harder than ever. She didn’t have a phone to make phone calls to her parents. She worked hard and got a scholarship to a great university. She passed medical college with flying colours. She phoned her parents to participate on her convocation ceremony. They had tears in their eyes hearing the news. They were finally going to see their daughter after many long years. Juliana was delighted because she made her hardworking parents proud of her. But little did she know, her life could turn upside down.
Juliana was so excited to meet her parents and her brothers. When the day came, the arrival time of her parents, she went early in the morning with being well prepared. Her half an hour went to several hours. She started to panic. After waiting many long hours, she got a message from someone saying the route from her village to the city got blocked just a day ago. Her friends parents came to support her sobbing moments. She took part on her convocation. Next day her parents came with the wild honey jar in mother's hand and said, "My Xori, you made us proud."
Moral: Childrens can misunderstand parents' while they should have patience to understand the clear picture.
