I believe after a certain age, it's a blessing to be able to see your parents everyday. I actually never wished for it or thought of it while I was away studying, working or busy being married. 

Now, when I take life at the pace I want it, it's an overwhelming completeness to have them beside me. As a child, I was never too close to them, though being Papa's pet was an enviable advantage. But I had my brother and he was all the love and fun I needed. 

Now, years later, I see each lock of their hair turning grey and their frame becoming smaller. I fear time's running out and there'd be a point when I won't see them ever, again. So I frantically make amends gift wrapping my time and money, and lacing it with love. 

And as I start thinking about stepping into parenthood, I realize the strength and love they've passed onto me so subtly. And yet, as a pampered child, I want them around when I have a baby, so I can be sure, they'll turn out right, just the way we did. The way, we instinctively know, love and respect life.