" I thought I would start my speech by addressing you as the new
family of my daughter. But I think it would be inappropriate because now that
she is married, you are the family for her. Believe me; I don't have a problem
with that. I, in fact, want my daughter to have you as her priority now. It's
time for us to take a backseat in her life. We would happily accept it but
would surely request one thing- please keep her happy!
I am more than sure that you will keep her very
happy. She will perhaps be happier than what she used to be here. But like all
fathers, I obsess over my daughter's happiness which is making me say this over
and over again- please keep her happy! She never was and will never be a burden
for me. She is in fact the reason why I breathe and smile. I am getting her
married because this is what the law of nature demands. I am helpless in the
face of our culture and therefore sending her to your home. She was the
happiness of my home and will now light up your home. I am giving my world to
you. Please make sure it remains beautiful. I am giving away my princess to
you. Please make sure she stays as a queen.
I have raised her with my sweat and blood and now she is wonderfully perfect.
For all the care, love, beauty and warmth my daughter will bring into your
lives, I just want her happiness in return please keep her happy! Image if at
times you think that my daughter has said or done something wrong, feel free to
scold her. But handle her with love. She is very fragile. If at times she feels
low, be with her. She just needs a little bit of your attention. If at times
she feels sick, show her some care. It's the medicine that works best for her.
If at times she fails to fulfill a responsibility, feel free to chastise her.
But empathize with her. She is still learning.
Do understand her, please keep her happy! I don't mind if I don't get to see
her for months. I don't mind if I am not able to talk to her on a daily basis.
I would be more than happy if she doesn't remember me much. But, my only motive
in life has been my daughter's happiness which is now in your hands. I beg you,
please keep her happy.
Dear son-in-law, these words may not mean much to you now but if you are lucky
enough to father a daughter someday, you will appreciate them better when you
will find every beat of your heart shouting "Please keep her HAPPY."
Don't you wish you will get one like this someday or probably go back in time
if you are already married?
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