Re: Life is too short...
I'm sorry to hear about the things in your life that aren't going perfect. It's sad how we get so wrapped up within our own little worlds that we fail to see the bigger pictures. I agree - Life is too short --- but only for people who know it's value or at least realize it at some point. I can understand how you fear for your loved ones' health, happiness and success. You pray -- that's good. Praying always helps with peace of heart.
Some parents are tough. They are that way by nature. And it's hard for the children to accpet or even understand that as they grow older. I can understand it's hard when parents become unreasonable -- and they do. Sooner or later, all parents become unreasonable in one way or another. I appreciate that you feel for your siblings. You have a somewhat motherly affection for them... that's both admirable and wonderful. If you want to make things right with your father, talk to your brother. Tell him how you feel then both of you should go to your father together. Walk up to him, hug him and don't let go until he breaks. Become the little children your father raised... hang on to him, tug at him.... He will never angrily push you away.. He'll probably resist but give in. Don't waste another minute. You owe it to your parents to do this for them. Even though your father's a tough man, it must kill him inside that he isn't on good terms with his child. You must take the first step. And even your mother. She must be so unhappy in her heart knowing all this is going on.
And remember, like you said, life is too short. Always keep your last words to your loved ones, sweet and loving.... they just might be the last words you ever say to them.
Inshallah Allah will give all of you peace and happiness, both within yourselves and towards each other. Don't cry.. Just take a deep breath and remember, Allah loves you. HE is your friend -- and hey, it never hurts to have friends in high places! :)